How to respond to the OIP Portal RFI from the Office of Procurement Operations

What the agency is seeking

The Office of Procurement Operations is gathering market information about an Outreach and Industry Partnerships (OIP) Portal. This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a request for proposals or quotes, and no solicitation document exists.

The RFI is for market research and planning. The Government may or may not issue a formal solicitation based on responses, and responding does not create an obligation for the Government.

Deadline and what it means

The RFI was published October 23, 2026. The response deadline is November 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.

Treat this as the deadline for providing market information under the RFI, not as a deadline to submit a price or proposal. The complete response instructions are in the attached document.

Who this opportunity may suit

This RFI may interest technology firms with relevant experience or perspectives on an Outreach and Industry Partnerships portal. The agency is seeking market information, not offers to perform the work at this stage.

The notice says that not responding will not prevent a firm from participating in a future solicitation.

How to access the RFI information

Open the opportunity through “View original source.” If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Interested parties can request a copy of the draft statement of work by emailing the listed points of contact. Read the attached document for the complete instructions on responding.

Prepare a careful market-research response

Read the attached instructions before preparing a response, and keep your information focused on the agency’s market-research purpose. Do not treat the RFI as a request for a quote or proposal.

The Government says it does not want proprietary data, trade secrets, business-sensitive information, or information considered confidential under 18 U.S.C. §1905. Avoid including such material where possible; clearly mark any proprietary or sensitive information you do provide. The Government is not obligated to protect unmarked data.

The Government will not pay response or demonstration expenses. Consider the effort and cost before preparing materials, and remember that submitted information becomes Government property and will not be returned.