RFI - AI Installation Lodging Optimization

The Department of Defense, through the 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS), is seeking information via a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number FA805226X0001 for the development and deployment of an AI-powered Installation Lodging Optimization application. The goal is to create a system that integrates enterprise data sources such as ADVANA BLADE and ENVISION to automate lodging and housing assessments across up to 83 Air Force installations, enabling real-time capacity and condition analysis through natural language queries and scenario modeling. The RFI, posted on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of May 5, 2026 at 1400 CST, is strictly a market research tool and not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Respondents are required to submit their input via email on company letterhead with the subject line "Response to RFI – AI Installation Lodging Optimization" to Drew Yanez and Sydney Wadlington-Sanders, the designated primary and secondary points of contact. The RFI requests CAGE/DUNS information for SAM verification but does not ask for size status, socioeconomic certifications, or detailed pricing, as no formal acquisition is yet underway. Should a contract follow, the performance period is expected to be 12 months, with deliverables structured around specific identifiers such as A101 through A601, including a Project Management Plan due within 14 days of award, a deployed application environment within six weeks, and a final Transition and Scale-Out Plan by week 39. All deliverables must meet strict performance thresholds of at least 95% on-time submission and 95% quality compliance, evaluated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price for core deliverables, with cost-reimbursable treatment only for pre-approved travel expenses governed by the Joint Travel Regulations. The solution must comply with DoD cybersecurity standards, enforce restrictive data markings for proprietary and government information, and prohibit public disclosure without written authorization. No security clearances are required, but a single Contractor Focal Point must be designated to respond to government inquiries within 12 business hours and attend weekly coordination meetings. Invoicing will occur through Wide Area Workflow, with certification required before payment. All work is to be performed primarily off-site, though contractor personnel may be required to travel to installations for coordination, with government-provided access and workspace. No physical packaging, preservation,