RFI_31701-03851_Amendment_1.pdf

This is an Amendment 1 to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions (STS) Division for the Emerging Technology Expo 2026. The RFI seeks vendor capabilities and innovative solutions in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies for showcase and integration into the expo scheduled for October 1, 2026 in Nashville. Vendors are invited to submit solution responses to up to three distinct Transformative Pathways: Citizen Experience, Public Safety, Future of Government, Government Operations, and Technology Foundations. The amendment modifies the original RFI to update terms, clarify requirements, or adjust response parameters for vendors, technology providers, startups, academic institutions, and innovation partners seeking to participate in this convergence event designed to bring together state and local government leaders with technology solution providers.

The RFI does not constitute a binding procurement action or commitment to purchase and operates as a market intelligence gathering exercise. Responses are not required to include formal pricing submissions at this stage. No specific set-asides, incumbent contractor preferences, or funding allocations are designated in the RFI phase. Information collected through this amendment and the overall RFI process will inform subsequent formal procurement actions that Tennessee intends to issue to establish vendor partnerships, secure exhibition space, arrange technology demonstrations, and support event operations. The state is utilizing this flexible RFI approach to develop a comprehensive strategy for the expo's content, vendor participation, and overall structure prior to launching binding vendor agreements.