How to respond to the State Department’s Application Processing System RFI

What the State Department is seeking

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, is seeking industry feedback on a draft Statement of Work for an Application Processing System. The agency wants to understand industry capabilities, identify potential sources, and refine the requirement before any formal solicitation.

This is a Request for Information for market research and planning, not a contract solicitation. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with responses.

Deadline and what to submit

The RFI was published October 27, 2026. Responses are due November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit capabilities information and answers to the questions in the attached RFI document by the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFI may suit professional-services firms with relevant capabilities in application processing systems. It is also an opportunity for potential sources to share practical feedback that could help shape a future requirement.

How to access the RFI and respond

Click “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view the documents.

Review the attached RFI document, then send your capabilities information and answers to its questions to Alicia Hofhine, Contracting Officer, at [email protected], and Toshia Jackson, Contracting Officer, at [email protected].

Prepare a useful response

Read the draft Statement of Work and each RFI question carefully. Organize your response around the requested questions and describe your capabilities in specific, clear terms.

Keep feedback focused on the draft requirement. Explain practical considerations or areas that may need clarification, and allow time to send the response before the stated deadline.