ITIRB-FY26-RDB-O&M Appian License

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting a contract for FY26 to procure Appian licenses for both internal and external instances to support the CARA system, encompassing cloud infrastructure and user access entitlements. This effort is intended to enable ongoing operations and maintenance of Appian-based workflows critical to the agency’s digital transformation and case management capabilities. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 111110, which typically relates to crop production, suggesting a misclassification or placeholder that may be corrected prior to formal release. The contract is designated as a forecast, meaning it is not yet solicited but indicates future intent to award. The point of contact for program inquiries is the Hfp Acquisition Liaison, reachable via hfpacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the contracting officer position remains TBD. There is no specified place of performance or set-aside type, indicating flexibility in vendor location and eligibility criteria at this stage. The forecast announcement is posted with a public link for industry stakeholders to monitor for formal solicitation updates, and the expected release date coincides with the FY26 budget cycle, signaling procurement activity in the latter half of 2025 or early 2026.