National Defense Readiness System Modernization (NDRSM)

The Selective Service System (SSS) has issued a Special Notice on February 27, 2026, announcing an upcoming Industry Day for the National Defense Readiness System Modernization (NDRSM) initiative. This Special Notice informs capable vendors of the SSS's intent to modernize its enterprise-wide systems and invites industry participation in an informational forum scheduled for March 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. The SSS seeks to engage potential contractors who can support the development and implementation of an integrated, secure system designed to enhance personnel, operational, data, logistical, and claims management functions across geographically distributed operations. This notice represents the agency's outreach to the vendor community prior to formal solicitation and serves to communicate the scope and requirements for a significant modernization effort. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services), indicating the technical nature of the required solution.

Interested vendors must submit a completed registration form (Attachment 1), capability statement, and RFI response by 2:00 PM EST on March 12, 2026, to designated SSS contacts with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer. The proposed system must be Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) or COTS with minor customization and must address nine functional areas including volunteer and military reserve personnel management, location and staffing management, data governance, logistical coordination, claims management, temporary employee matching, information security compliance with FISMA and FedRAMP standards, and cross-cutting operational capabilities. The solution must also support AI risk management and governance frameworks, including human-in-the-loop oversight and alignment with NIST guidance. There are no specified eligibility restrictions noted in the Special Notice, though vendors must demonstrate capability in enterprise system integration, federal compliance standards, and the functional requirements outlined. This Special Notice is explicitly not a Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, or Invitation for Bid, and the government makes no commitment to issue a solicitation, make awards, or reimburse vendor expenses at this stage.