Opportunity
SAM #19AQMM26-RFI-0001
RFI: FEWS NET 8 Data, Learning, and Communications Hub Services
Buyer
Bureau of Administration Acquisitions Division
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
19AQMM26-RFI-0001
NAICS
541990, 541690, 541512, 541613, 518210
The U.S. Department of State, Office of Grants Administration, is conducting market research for the FEWS NET 8 Data, Learning, and Communications Hub contract (2026-2031): - Seeks information from industry on capabilities to manage and enhance the FEWS NET Data Warehouse, website, and knowledge products - Key activities include: - Data integration and management for global food security early warning and analysis - Strategic communications and dissemination of knowledge products - Development of a knowledge graph to support data-driven insights - Delivery of data and analysis to support humanitarian response planning - Ensuring compliance with U.S. Government data and security standards - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified - This is a Request for Information (RFI) to inform future procurement planning; no purchase quantities are specified - Unique requirements include continuity of services, support for global food security monitoring, and the evolution of data and communication capabilities
Description
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Interested parties are invited to submit a response to the requested information below in English using the following link: FEWS NET 8 Data, Learning and Communications Contract - Sources Sought Google Form.
The general function of FEWS NET’s Data, Learning, and Communications Hub (the Hub) under previous phases of the activity has been to manage, derive added value from, share, and facilitate the application of data, information, and knowledge to food security early warning, monitoring, analysis, communication, and response.
Under this next phase, the general focus and the principal activities of the current Hub are generally intended to continue without disruption while creating space and opportunity for continued evolution. Below is a current problem statement and theory of change that drive the Department’s vision of the Scope of Work for the FEWS NET Data, Learning, and Communications Hub.