Zero Trust RFI Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service, through its Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office, is seeking information on artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to automate and enhance Zero Trust Purple Team assessments across DoD enterprise networks. The RFI targets commercial off-the-shelf platforms and services capable of accelerating and scaling Zero Trust assessments for both UNCLASSIFIED and SECRET networks. Key objectives include automating Purple Team activities, identifying attack paths, simulating threat scenarios, and generating comprehensive assessment reports to support DoD's achievement of Zero Trust Strategy requirements by fiscal year 2027. The RFI contains 13 specific research questions designed to understand how vendors propose to apply AI and emerging technologies to cybersecurity assessment capabilities. Vendor responses are due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on February 9, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or PDF format, with responses limited to 10 pages and including company information such as DUNS/EUI and CAGE Code.

This is a Request for Information issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. No set-aside designations have been applied to this opportunity. The RFI does not identify specific incumbent contractors or current service providers. No award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as the primary purpose is to gather industry perspectives on available technology solutions rather than to commit to specific procurement amounts or timelines. Interested vendors should prepare comprehensive responses addressing the government's 13 research questions while providing sufficient company background and relevant qualifications to position themselves for potential future formal solicitation.