RFI for HRD AI Tools and Automations

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center (IBC), Human Resources Directorate (HRD) issued this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit industry input on artificial intelligence tools and automation solutions for mainframe-centric payroll operations serving over 300,000 federal employees. The RFI seeks solutions capable of comprehensive testing automation (script, unit, regression, load, and performance testing), batch processing optimization, database management, payroll-specific automation (calculations, retroactive processing, W-2 and ACA processing, annual pay adjustments), AI-enabled code and infrastructure analysis and refactoring, automated documentation and training material generation, and customer service workflow automation with self-service capabilities. Responses must include corporate information with UEI number, narrative capability statements limited to seven pages addressing business requirements at two pages per requirement, and rough order of magnitude pricing covering migration and setup costs, annual operations and maintenance, ROI timelines, and creative pricing innovations. Solutions must support cross-platform integration with Federal partners including OPM and IRS, operate in non-multi-tenant environments, align with FedRAMP controls, and meet Section 508 accessibility requirements. The deadline for submitting written questions was March 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, and vendors must submit responses electronically to Christina Lene and Lilian Huyen by April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

This RFI carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbents or contractors. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation; vendors are requested to provide rough order of magnitude pricing as part of their response submission. The RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding commitment from the government, which will neither pay for response costs nor return submissions. Potential one-on-one vendor sessions may be conducted in mid-2026 to validate capabilities and assess alignment with HRD's mission requirements. The place of performance is the Interior Business Center, which serves as the central hub for the Human Resources Directorate's operations supporting federal payroll administration across the Department of the Interior.