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Independent Model Validation (IMV)

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FY26IMVFederal

Submission Closed07/31/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 523940

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AI Contract Overview

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.

General Info

HUD seeks vendors for Independent Model Validation services by July 31, 2026, under solicitation FY26IMV.

Agency

Department Of Housing And Urban Development → Cpo : Fha Housing Support DivisionView Agency

NAICS

523940 - Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC, USA

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Draft PWS Independent Model Validation IMV July 2026

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HUD Independent Model Validation Sources Sought Notice 21 July 26

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 21

Sources Sought

Amendment 1Jul 22

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineJul 31

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/31/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Housing And Urban Development → Cpo : Fha Housing Support Division

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20410, USA

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Department Of Housing And Urban Development → Cpo : Fha Housing Support Division

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20410, USA

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Tracy Scott

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Marie Niestrath

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Full Description

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Office of Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs (ORMRA), is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing Independent Model Validation (IMV) and related analytical support. The results of this market research may be used to inform HUD’s acquisition strategy.

Use the attachment with instructions to provide a response by July 31, 2026 by 5 pm EST via email.

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