FDIC AS-NG Request for Information 03122026.docx

FDIC

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Division of Information Technology

Request for Information (RFI) – FDIC Acquisition System (AS) Next Generation (NG)

· THIS IS A RFI NOTICE ONLY. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking information from interested firms that can provide the Appian GAMS contract writing solution.

The FDIC is not seeking alternatives to a FedRAMP authorized, low code PaaS-based, cloud solution that is currently operational with one or more government agencies. Based on the information provided, the FDIC may or may not invite firms to propose on a future Request for a Proposal (RFP). Interested firms are requested to review the instructions for the information requested to be submitted in response to this RFI (Section A) and the information requested (Section B). This RFI does not constitute a RFP or a promise to issue a RFP to firms who submit the requested information. This RFI Notice should not be considered a commitment of any kind by the FDIC. Individual correspondence should not be expected in advance of any solicitation announcement, but you may be contacted for additional information as needed.

PLEASE, DO NOT SUBMIT ANY PRICING INFORMATION (OTHER THAN THAT PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE TO ANY INTERESTED POTENTIAL CUSTOMER).

The FDIC is not liable for any costs that might be incurred or associated with the preparation of information provided. The FDIC reserves the right to use any and all information submitted by, or obtained from, this RFI in any manner that the FDIC determines is appropriate including, but not limited to, the creation of a competitive solicitation. If responses include business confidential and/or proprietary information, the information must be clearly marked accordingly, and the FDIC will safeguard it appropriately. All responses to the RFI will be protected and properly disposed of after the FDIC has completed its information gathering activities.

As a general background, the FDIC maintains stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, and managing receiverships. The FDIC does not use appropriated funds, and is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Policy documents related to doing business with the FDIC can be found at: https://www.fdic.gov/buying/goods/acquisition/index.html The FDIC strongly encourages the participation of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in all the business and contracting activities of the FDIC.

Section A: RFI Response Instructions

1. Questions will be entertained for this announcement. All questions should be directed to the Contracting Officers no later than 3:00 PM EST March 17, 2026. All questions shall be emailed to mikwood@fdic.gov.

2. Responses to the provided RFI are due no later than 3:00 PM EST March 26, 2026 (“Response Date”). All responses shall be emailed to mikwood@fdic.gov. All submissions will receive a confirmation email within three business days. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please follow up with the Contracting Officer at mikwood@fdic.gov.

3. The FDIC reminds respondents that attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions, as listed in this RFI, will be considered part of the information gathering and planning activities conducted by the FDIC.

4. As a reminder, this is not a RFP and any response provided will not be considered an offer; therefore, pricing information, other than that publically available to any interested potential customer, shall not accompany this RFI. This RFI does not obligate the FDIC to issue a solicitation or RFP to contract for services or to guarantee inclusion of your firm on any potential solicitation list.

Section B: RFI Responses – Information Requested

1. Business Information. Please provide the business information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners, as addressed in Attachment A.

2. Requested Information.

FDIC is interested in obtaining information on the Appian GAMS contract writing solution. The FDIC is not interested in alternatives to a low code PaaS based, FedRAMP authorized solution.

Respondents are requested to provide:

a. Marketing literature that describes the contracting writing system features, confirmation that the contract writing system is a low code based PaaS, FedRAMP authorized cloud solution, and its flexibility to configure the system to the special needs of a government agency which does not follow the FAR. The literature may also include licensing information and the identification of websites that provide information on the contract writing system.

b. Include (1) the name of the government agencies for which the contract writing system is currently operational, (2) the names of the government points of contact, and (3) identify how long the system has been operational at the government agency.

c. Include the approximate number of users at each agency and any information on the number of contracts and modifications users of the system processed annually for the agency.

3. Questions.

a. Q1: Please identify and explain any ambiguities that will help us refine our final requirements document?

b. Q2: Do you see any unrealistic timelines? If so, please explain?

c. Q3: Do you see any restrictive specifications that are inhibiting your team from bidding on this effort? If so please explain.

d. Q4: Are you able to meet all requirements to include proactive change management to inform and support the people side of this effort?

e. Q5: Is there anything not answered in Q1-Q4 above you feel needs to be brought to our attention that will help us refine our final requirements document?

END OF RFI

ATTACHMENT A

Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Company/Institute Name: ________________________________________

· CAGE Code: ____________________________________________________

· UEI Number: _________________________________________________

· Address: ______________________________________________________

· Point of Contact: _______________________________________________

· Phone Number: ________________________________________________

· E-mail Address: ________________________________________________

· Please state whether your company is a:

· Ethnicity: ______________________________

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