GLOBAL - Custom Application Development and Artificial Intelligence Services

The agency is seeking custom application development, maintenance, and artificial intelligence services to support its systems and platforms. The project requires application architecture design using cloud-native and microservices-based solutions alongside modern frameworks and modular design patterns. Technical requirements include API-first and event-driven development, data integration, quality assurance, and DevOps enablement through CI/CD pipelines. The agency intends to integrate intelligent services into business applications by leveraging Large Language Models and generative AI technologies. Specific needs include the development of enterprise Copilot solutions and AI-powered use cases such as conversational agents, document processing, and semantic search. The scope also covers the implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions that integrate with enterprise data sources like SharePoint and various databases. The agency requires ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of all deployed AI and LLM solutions. The selected vendor must handle data preparation, ingestion, and management while providing troubleshooting and operational support. This initiative aims to enhance business processes and workflows through the evaluation and recommendation of best-suited AI platforms and architectures. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The performance of all work will occur offsite. The agency is requesting proposals to determine the budget for this five-year contract period. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 17, 2026. Responses are accepted digitally via email or through an online submission portal. The evaluation will focus on the ability to provide comprehensive application development and specialized AI integration services.