Request for Information - AI Threat Detection SOC

The Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify commercially available AI-powered threat detection solutions capable of enhancing its Security Operations Center (SOC). This RFI, numbered 28321326RI0000026 and posted on June 9, 2026, with a response deadline of June 29, 2026, is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations but serves as a market research tool to evaluate vendor capabilities. Respondents must submit detailed capability statements outlining how their solutions leverage machine learning and behavioral analytics to detect zero-day attacks, advanced persistent threats, and insider risks across endpoints, cloud environments, email, and network traffic. The solution must include automation for threat triage, investigation, and response, as well as predictive analytics and threat hunting capabilities, and must integrate with SIEM systems like Splunk or Elastic, EDR platforms, and threat intelligence feeds from CISA or commercial sources. Compliance with Executive Orders on secure and trustworthy AI, robust data privacy controls for Personally Identifiable Information, and encryption standards are mandatory, along with support for diverse deployment architectures including cloud-based, on-premises, hybrid, and air-gapped or classified environments. Vendors are required to submit a published pricing list, a completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), and a Corporate Information Template that discloses business size and socioeconomic status, such as whether they are a small business, SBA 8(a) participant, SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone entity. Additionally, respondents must provide their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, confirm U.S.-based operations and federal contracting eligibility, and describe any relevant certifications including FedRAMP Ready/Moderate/High, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II. The solution must support domestic origin supplies, and while there is no set-aside designated, responses must be submitted electronically via email to Kathleen Schell at Kathleen.Schell@ssa.gov with the solicitation number in the subject line; no telephone, mail, or fax submissions will be accepted. All proprietary information must be clearly marked, and general marketing materials or website references will not be considered responsive. The RFI is issued under NAICS code 513210 and does not include contract clauses, evaluation factors, or delivery instructions beyond identifying a projected delivery date of September 7, 2026,