Marissa Piegols is a Contracting Officer at SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants. Marissa is associated with 22 contracts. SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants has $1,042,371,865 in total awards. Activity spans Software Publishers, Other Computer Related Services, and Telecommunications Resellers.
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The Social Security Administration, through the Office of Acquisition Grants, has issued a solicitation for an Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Strategy. This Request for Information focuses on exploring methods to enhance the integration of AI and agentic AI capabilities across the agency's infrastructure, workforce, and various programs.
The solicitation, identified by number 28321326RI0000041 and categorized under NAICS code 541519, was posted on August 14, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 28, 2026. The primary point of contact for this effort is Marissa Piegols, and the administrative office is located in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Social Security Administration Office of Acquisition and Grants issued Request for Information 28321326RI0000041 on August 14, 2026, to conduct market research and planning for an Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The agency aims to leverage AI and agentic AI capabilities across its infrastructure, workforce, and programs to improve service delivery for 70 million Americans. This effort focuses on five strategic areas: sourcing and prioritizing AI opportunities, building internal AI talent and capacity, developing enterprise architecture and data readiness, managing staff adoption through training, and establishing governance models for trust and accountability.
This action is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Interested industry respondents must submit their feedback on the draft Statement of Work and provide company details, including their Unique Entity ID, socioeconomic status, and relevant past experience, by September 28, 2026. Submissions are limited to six pages and a 5 MB file size for email attachments. Responses should be sent to Marissa Piegols, with copies to William Guo and Brian Peltier, and must not include proprietary or classified information.
The Social Security Administration is seeking responses to a Request for Information for UXG Survey Recruitment Services to identify qualified vendors capable of recruiting a diverse pool of members of the public to participate in user research and usability testing for public-facing digital services including SSA.gov, MySocialSecurity, Digital SSN, the SSA Mobile App, Digital Identity, the Universal Benefits Application, and the National Appointment Scheduling Calendar. The solicitation, identified by number 28321326RI0000029, was posted on June 24, 2026, with responses due by June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity, open to all eligible businesses under the NAICS code 541910 for Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The contracting office is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and the primary point of contact is Marissa L. Piegols, reachable via email at MARISSA.PIEGOLS@SSA.GOV. The recruitment efforts must ensure representation across various demographics to support equitable and accessible user experience improvements across SSA’s digital platforms.
Social Security AdministrationMD,
NAICS
541910
Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
PSC
R422
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants is seeking information from potential vendors through a Request for Information (RFI 28321326RI0000029) to establish a future contract for recruiting services to support user experience research for public-facing digital systems such as SSA.gov, MySocialSecurity, Digital SSN, the SSA Mobile App, Digital Identity, and others. The RFI, issued on June 10, 2026, with a response deadline of June 24, 2026, is strictly for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Respondents must provide their UEI number, company name and address, type of business as validated in SAM.gov under NAICS code 541910, a point of contact, details of any existing contracts SSA could leverage, and a detailed description of past experience in participant recruitment for user research, including specific experience developing training for assistive technology. Responses are limited to 30 pages and 5 MB in file size and must be submitted electronically to designated SSA email addresses; no faxed or phone-submitted responses will be accepted, and no proprietary or sensitive information should be included.
The anticipated contract, if pursued, would involve a firm-fixed-price structure per participant and require vendors to recruit U.S.-based individuals meeting specific demographic and behavioral criteria, including the requirement that participants have not taken part in an SSA User Experience Group study within the prior 12 months. Recruitment efforts must comply with TCPA, CAN-SPAM, and Section 508 requirements, and all personnel must undergo SSA’s security suitability process, including the completion of eQIP forms and adherence to strict data handling protocols. Contractors must implement robust participant management procedures as defined in appendices covering participant characteristics, race and ethnicity data collection, data exchange, informed consent documentation retention, and secure handling of personally identifiable information. Performance would be conducted remotely, with mandatory video conferencing during business hours. Key deliverables include a kickoff meeting within one week of award, a participant management plan and data exchange plan within 10 business days, and monthly summaries submitted by the fifth business day of the following month. Invoicing would occur monthly in arrears, with payment tied to fixed prices for project set fees, recruiting fees, and participant honoraria, and the contract structure could include a base period from September 2026 through September 2027
Social Security Administration
NAICS
541910
Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
PSC
R422
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Assistive Technology Support Team (ATST) Contract is a solicitation issued by the SSA Office of Acquisition Grants, aimed at providing specialized support services to develop training materials and instructions for assistive technology used by employees with disabilities. The contract is posted under solicitation number 28321325R00000004 and was made available on January 27, 2025, with a response deadline of February 18, 2025. The primary focus is to ensure that SSA employees with disabilities have access to effective assistive technology training, enhancing their ability to perform their duties efficiently.
This contract is managed by the SSA Office of Acquisition Grants, located in Baltimore, Maryland, and involves a scope that likely encompasses developing tailored training content, instructions, and support mechanisms related to assistive technology tools. The point of contact for inquiries is Marissa Piegols, whose email is provided for further communication. The contract aligns with NAICS code 611430, which pertains to professional and technical training services, emphasizing the SSA’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment through specialized technical support.
