RFI 2028 Dress Rehearsal and 2030 Census Decennial as a Service (D-X)

The United States Census Bureau has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input for comprehensive IT solutions to support the 2028 Dress Rehearsal and 2030 Decennial Census operations. This Special Notice represents the latest revision of the RFI, incorporating new requirements for government-furnished consumables and warehouse management, with changes highlighted in the updated documentation. The RFI focuses on identifying a "Decennial as a Service" (D-X) approach that can handle the massive logistical and technological challenges of conducting the nation's constitutionally mandated population count. The Census Bureau requires a fully integrated, end-to-end IT solution capable of managing over 300,000 mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, and laptops across hundreds of decentralized field sites nationwide. This represents a critical infrastructure need for one of the largest temporary operations undertaken by the federal government.

The primary objective of this RFI is to engage technology providers who can deliver scalable, mission-critical solutions encompassing mobile device management, cellular services, logistics management, asset tracking, and decommissioning services for hundreds of thousands of temporary census employees. Interested vendors must submit their responses by September 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, following specific formatting requirements including Microsoft Word format with Times New Roman 12-point font and structured responses across six defined sections covering company overview, data capture capabilities, logistics management, mobile device information, telecommunications services, and additional relevant information. The submission deadline has been extended by five days from the original date to provide additional preparation time for potential respondents. All qualified technology providers, systems integrators, and service companies are eligible to participate, with no set-aside restrictions applied to this opportunity. The RFI covers multiple NAICS codes including computer equipment wholesalers, software publishers, and telecommunications services, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the technology solutions being sought for this constitutionally mandated decennial population count that will determine congressional representation and federal funding allocation.