Bid guide
How to bid on Compensation Data Licenses for the DEPT of the Army
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is conducting market research to find vendors who can provide a web-based compensation data platform and commercial salary-data licenses. This platform should support various functions including salary benchmarking, executive and nonprofit compensation analysis, geographic wage and cost-of-living comparisons, relocation tools, FLSA estimates, job matching, and global pay-equity analysis. The scope includes all necessary licensing, hosting, maintenance, and data updates.
This is an important opportunity for vendors specializing in compensation data and human resources technology. While this is an RFI and not a contract award, your response will help the Army develop its acquisition strategy for a planned one-year base period starting December 1, 2026, with four option years. Providing thorough information now can position your company for future solicitations.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 23, 2026. The deadline for all responses is August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET (which is 12:00 PM Central Time).
At the deadline, the Army will stop accepting submissions. This is market research only, so no contract will be awarded directly from this notice. The information gathered will be used to inform the government's acquisition strategy for a future solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for companies that provide commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) web-based compensation data platforms and related data licenses. Firms specializing in human resources software, salary benchmarking tools, and global compensation analysis solutions will find this relevant.
Vendors should have robust platforms capable of extensive planning, market pricing, and compensation analysis across various job roles, industries, and geographic locations, including global data. Experience with government contracting is not required for an RFI, but a strong product offering in this specific category is essential.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you must submit your information electronically via email. Your submission should include a completed Attachment 0001 – Market Research Questionnaire: Compensation Data Licenses, along with any other pertinent pricing and technical information.
Email your response to Rachael S. Padavich ([email protected]) and Ashley M. Moore ([email protected]). Ensure your email subject line includes “W519TC-26-R-CHAR Response – [Insert Interest Pary Name]”. Questions about the RFI should also be submitted to these email addresses as early as possible.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI, a well-prepared response can make a strong impression. Focus on clearly demonstrating how your platform meets or exceeds each of the core capabilities outlined by the Army, such as market comparison, data transparency, executive compensation analysis, geographic wage differentials, relocation tools, nonprofit sector compensation, FLSA status estimation, job matching, and global pay equity assessment.
Provide specific examples or descriptions of how your platform addresses each requirement. If your solution offers unique features or advantages not explicitly mentioned, highlight them. Ensure your responses are concise, clear, and directly address the questions in the Market Research Questionnaire. Remember to submit your response well before the August 13, 2026, 1:00 PM ET deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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