National Guard Bureau (NGB) Enterprise Data and Artificial (AI) Program

The National Guard Bureau is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) titled NGBEDAI to inform the development of an Enterprise Data and AI Program aimed at establishing a unified, secure, and scalable data environment across all 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The initiative seeks to integrate disparate data sources from Army and Air National Guard units to enable data-driven decision-making, enhance situational awareness, and support AI and machine learning capabilities for domestic and federal missions including CJADC2. The solution must support real-time and batch data ingestion, scalable storage architectures such as data lakes and warehouses, robust metadata and lineage tracking, advanced analytics, and full compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards including Zero Trust Architecture, FedRAMP High authorization, and impact levels up to SECRET. While the primary place of performance is identified as Arlington, Virginia, the program’s operational scope is nationwide, requiring interoperability with legacy systems and cloud environments while ensuring governance, data quality, and secure cross-domain sharing. This RFI is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation, obligation, or commitment to award a contract; responses will be used solely to refine requirements, assess technological feasibility, and shape future acquisition strategies. Responses must be submitted via email to Jeannie Botteri and LaKia Johnson no later than May 22, 2026, with no formal submission format, page limits, or portal requirements. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or delivery schedules are included, as this is not a procurement action. There is no set-aside designation, and no socioeconomic certifications, UEI, CAGE codes, or representations are solicited. The NAICS code 518210 applies, reflecting the focus on data processing, hosting, and related services. The contracting office is located at W39L USA Ng Readiness Center in Arlington, VA, and while future contracts may require security clearances, key personnel specifications, or compliance with NIST and DoD SRG standards, those elements are not currently defined. Funding details, appropriation codes, invoicing methods, and payment information are not provided, and no formal inspection, acceptance, or packaging criteria apply. Industry feedback gathered during this market research phase will guide the design of a future solicitation, which may incorporate capabilities such as low-code/analytics tools, AI/ML model governance, and seamless integration across federal and state-level systems.