How to respond to HUD’s Mortgage-Backed Securities Operations & Analytics RFI

What HUD is researching

HUD is seeking market research responses about support for Ginnie Mae’s Office of Securities Operations. The work described covers mortgage-backed securities data collection and reporting, application support and maintenance, and risk and information analysis for a portfolio of about $2.1 trillion, 11 million loans, and 675,400 mortgage pools.

This is a sources-sought notice, not a solicitation or request for proposals. HUD will use responses to assess vendor capabilities and inform its procurement approach. The notice identifies NAICS 541512, Computer System Design Services, and PSC DA01, IT and Telecom business application and application development support services.

Deadline and what it means

Responses are due November 6, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. ET. The notice describes this as market research: submitting information is voluntary, and HUD says it will make a high-level assessment of capability statements rather than evaluate proposals.

The notice says responses that do not address its questions may not be evaluated or considered in the market research. It does not provide a later proposal deadline or describe a future solicitation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is limited to GSA Alliant 3 contract holders. It suits firms with relevant technology capabilities in MBS data and reporting, IT operations and maintenance, application security and enhancement, and specialized risk and information analytics.

HUD asks about experience with Ginnie Mae and other named housing or lending agencies, similar work in the secondary mortgage or government-backed residential lending market, and experience managing multi-platform environments. The notice also asks whether respondents hold active SEI CMMI Level III for Development, ISO/IEC 20000, and ISO 9001 certifications.

How to access the opportunity

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click lands on the portal homepage, click it again to go straight to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one. The notice says vendors should provide a tailored capability statement and supporting documentation; it does not give a separate response-submission method in the information provided here.

Prepare a focused capability response

Answer all nine questions directly and use the notice’s requested categories as a checklist. Include relevant project examples, identify whether your firm was prime or subcontractor, and provide quantifiable results where requested. Address the 10-year term question and identify PWS page and paragraph numbers if recommending changes or clarifications.

For examples and claims, be precise about your role, the services performed, and the outcomes. If you anticipate significant subcontracting or teaming, explain the administrative and management structure, as the notice requests. Avoid relying on generic brochures or broad service descriptions.

Before sending, check that each question is answered, supporting documentation backs up capability and certification claims, and the response is complete and ready before the stated deadline.