Request for Information

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal has issued a Request for Information seeking 8(a) companies with Product Developer Subject Matter Experts and specific professional certifications to perform management consulting services in the Washington, D.C. area. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541618 for Other Management Consulting Services and requires contractors to possess a comprehensive range of technical certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP), Security+, Microsoft certifications, IT specializations, and knowledge management credentials across various roles such as IT Business Analysts, Help Desk Specialists, SharePoint Developers, Records Management Specialists, and Power Platform Developers. Companies must demonstrate their ability to meet the detailed certification matrix outlined in the attached spreadsheet and describe the extent to which they can fulfill these qualifications. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on July 30, 2025, with responses due by August 7, 2025, providing interested vendors with a tight turnaround time of just eight days.

This opportunity is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside, restricting participation to certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) companies in the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. The RFI does not specify any incumbent contractors, award values, budget ranges, or specific quantities of services required at this preliminary stage. The solicitation number W519TC_RFI indicates this is an information-gathering phase designed to identify qualified 8(a) firms before a formal solicitation is released. The geographic requirement for D.C. area performance suggests the work may involve on-site support or close collaboration with government personnel at local facilities. Given the comprehensive certification requirements spanning multiple technical domains, the eventual contract likely involves substantial IT consulting and support services requiring highly credentialed personnel.