RFI_31701-03586_CIAM_System-Amendment_1_Vendor_Q_A.pdf

This is an amendment to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions, regarding a Citizen Identity Access Management (CIAM) System project designated as RFI #31701-03586. The amendment updates the schedule of events for vendor engagement on this procurement. The RFI seeks vendor capabilities and information regarding a comprehensive digital identity platform called OneTN that will enable seamless access across multiple state applications. Key scheduled dates include a written questions and comments deadline of November 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm Central Time; state responses to written questions and comments on November 26, 2025; and an RFI response deadline of December 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm Central Time. The RFI originally issued on October 29, 2025, seeks detailed vendor information on identity proofing, federation and API security, system integration, authentication methods, account management, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

The amendment confirms revised dates for the vendor response process and clarifies that all other terms and conditions of the original RFI remain in full force and effect. The state is conducting market research to understand available solutions for establishing a single digital identity platform with secure federation, multi-factor authentication, and integration capabilities with both legacy and modern authentication systems. No specific budget information, set-asides, or contract term details are disclosed in this amendment document. The procurement is focused on identifying a robust, scalable CIAM solution to support Tennessee's digital government strategy and improve citizen service access while protecting user privacy.