Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice

The Department of the Interior Departmental Offices, through the Interior Business Center, has issued a Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice regarding Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Services to Enhance Agency Recruitment Efforts. This Special Notice was posted on December 11, 2025, with a response deadline of December 23, 2025. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC code DA10 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service). This is an information-gathering initiative rather than a formal solicitation, designed to identify potential vendors capable of providing AI chatbot solutions. The notice indicates the government's interest in exploring available market solutions before proceeding with a formal acquisition.

The Interior Department seeks to leverage artificial intelligence chatbot technology to enhance its agency recruitment efforts, likely to improve candidate engagement and streamline the recruitment process. Interested contractors are invited to submit sources sought responses by December 23, 2025, allowing a two-week window for interested parties to express their capabilities. While specific eligibility criteria have not been detailed in the basic notice parameters, respondents should demonstrate expertise in AI chatbot development, deployment, and integration with recruitment systems. This solicitation does not include any set-aside restrictions, meaning all eligible contractors—regardless of business size or status—may participate. The information gathered from this sources sought notice will inform the government's approach to future procurement decisions regarding AI-enabled recruitment solutions.