Senior Solution Architecture Lead Service

The agency is seeking a vendor to provide a senior solution architecture lead service to design, validate, and implement robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions across various business areas. The selected lead will serve as the principal system architect and subject matter expert, addressing the agency's need for advanced expertise in Artificial Intelligence implementation, cloud platforms, advanced data analytics, and data warehouse systems. This resource will guide the agency through complex technical environments by leading the architectural design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-level IT solutions. The scope of work covers leading system architectural design and implementation, including Large Language Model evaluation, prompt integration, data modeling, data integration, and deployment strategies. The lead must develop comprehensive technical documentation, provide architectural oversight for data warehouse initiatives, and review and approve architectural artifacts for mission-critical applications. Additionally, the role requires providing technical leadership, mentoring teams in cloud-native design and microservices, advising executive stakeholders, and supporting production issue resolution during high-priority incidents. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The designated resource must perform all work onsite at the agency's location. The agency is looking for proposals to establish budget expectations for a contract period that will last for two years. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 17, 2026. The agency allows digital submission of the final response via email or online. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to provide a candidate with the required detailed knowledge and experience in AI/ML, cloud platforms, and data warehousing.