Independent Model Validation (IMV)

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through its Federal Housing Administration’s Office of Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of delivering Independent Model Validation (IMV) and related analytical services. This effort, identified under solicitation number FY26IMV, is aimed at gathering information to shape HUD’s future acquisition strategy for expert validation of financial and risk models used in housing programs. Responses are required by July 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. EST, and must be submitted via email as specified in the attached instructions. The North American Industry Classification System code for this effort is 523940, indicating a focus on financial services activities not elsewhere classified. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to the designated point of contact, Tracy Scott, with secondary support available from Marie Niestrath. The office is located in Washington, D.C., and there is no specified physical place of performance beyond the general scope of federal operations.