Opportunity
SAM #NGA_RFI_ATS
NGA Seeks Industry Input on AI-Enabled Applicant Tracking System Solutions for Federal Hiring Modernization
Buyer
NGA Office of Corporate Services (OCS)
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
April 15, 2026
Identifier
NGA_RFI_ATS
NAICS
541511, 513210, 541512, 541612
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking industry input on commercial Applicant Tracking System (ATS) solutions to modernize its federal hiring processes. - Government Buyer: - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Corporate Applications Division (PEBC), Human Development (HD), Talent Acquisition Office (HDR) - U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is referenced for broader federal hiring reforms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFI is open to all qualified ATS solution providers - Products/Services Requested: - Commercial Applicant Tracking System (ATS) solutions with advanced AI capabilities - Features include semantic resume screening, candidate matching, predictive analytics, workflow automation - Integration with PeopleSoft HCM and ServiceNow ITSM is required - No-cost, limited-term software license for pilot participation - Merit Hiring Plan implementation and support services for federal hiring reforms (referenced by OPM) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - FedRAMP Moderate cloud hosting - Data residency within the continental United States (CONUS) - Multi-factor authentication and Section 508 accessibility compliance - AI transparency and secure API integration - Data ownership retained by the government - Pilot program to be conducted at NGA Springfield, VA - No contract award or purchase is planned at this stage; this is an RFI and pilot opportunity - Place of Performance: - NGA Springfield, 7500 GEOINT DRIVE, Springfield, VA 22150-7500 - Broader federal agencies across the United States for OPM-related reforms
Description
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) solutions/capabilities to support its Human Development (HD), Talent Acquisition Office (HDR).
The RFI is issued in accordance with FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997), with the purpose of assisting the Government in developing the highest quality solicitation and acquisition possible that will meet the mission needs of the agency. Accordingly, industry is requested to provide its response to the RFI.
Responses to this RFI must be submitted on or before April 15, 2026 at 1600 Eastern Time to be considered by the Government.
The Government may not respond to comments; however, all comments received prior to the due date and time will be reviewed.
This RFI is not a solicitation and NGA is not requesting proposals at this time. It is the responsibility of the prospective interested party to monitor the internet site(s) for any releases of information (if any) pertaining this effort.