SAM #693JK426_RFI_Dockets_Ops

DOT Seeks Contractor Support for AI-Enhanced Dockets Operations and Data Management

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, is seeking contractor support services to enhance its Dockets Operations (DOC) with a focus on electronic docket management, AI integration, and human oversight. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration - Dockets Operations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the opportunity. - Services Requested: - Contractor support for Dockets Operations, including: - Senior Project Manager (1,600 hours): Project management, technical oversight, stakeholder coordination, training, and system improvement for FDMS and Regulations.gov - Digital Docketing & Data Integrity Specialist (1,040 hours): Data analytics, workflow automation, dashboard maintenance, AI record auditing, and system documentation - Information & Data Analyst (1,880 hours): Data analysis, prompt engineering, statistical translation, and dashboard maintenance - Legal Governance Analyst (1,880 hours): Legal operations guidance, litigation/rulemaking tracking, legal trend analysis, and compliance review of AI outputs - Docketing Data Steward (1,880 hours): Processing operations, record maintenance, strategic updates, and office support - Key Requirements: - Integration of AI agent-enabled work to improve efficiency and compliance - Human oversight for AI-generated records and outputs - Support for electronic docketing, business intelligence, and training - Feedback requested on labor categories and past performance in similar Dockets Operations services - NAICS code: 541199 (All Other Legal Services) - Anticipated contract type: Firm Fixed Price - Period of performance: Five years (one-year base period plus four one-year option periods)

Description

Title: Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information pertaining to a contemplated new procurement to acquire Contractor support services to provide critical adjudicatory and rulemaking support to all Operating Administrations (OAs) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The purpose of the attached Statement of Work (SOW) is to procure contractor support services to provide critical adjudicatory and rulemaking support to all Operating Administrations (OAs) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration. These services are essential for providing access to information resources for agency staff, program contractors, other agencies, and the public.

The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Senior Procurement Executive, is issuing this Sources Sought Notice to seek industry comments and identify potential Contractors capable of performing the work described herein.

This notice is not a Solicitation and it does not seek the submission of formal binding quotation/proposal. In the event that DOT determines that these services will be procured, a formal Request for Quote under the appropriate GSA MAS schedule will be issued. DOT cannot and will not reimburse any organization for its time, effort, or costs expended in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

The NAICS code for this effort is 541199 (All Other Legal Services).

The DOT anticipates one Firm Fixed Price award from this requirement.

The resultant award shall consist of five years inclusive of a (one (1) year base period and four (4)one year option periods).

RESPONSES TO THIS RFI

After reviewing the DRAFT SOW, Interested Parties shall submit the following in response to this RFI: -Provide feedback and questions on the Statement of Work. -Provide feedback on list of proposed labor categories to accomplish the work; and -List of current or previous past performance references for Dockets Operation servicesperformed within the last three years. -GSA MAS contract number and NAICS Code

Responses to this RFI shall not exceed 10 pages, excluding any attachments. No questions will be entertained before the due date, however, feel free to submit questions and comments as part of your submission.

Interested companies should e-mail their responses to this RFI to Abdul Qader Latifi at Abdul.Latifi@dot.gov and Robin Golden at Robin.Golden@dot.gov via email by no later than July 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Sources Sought Notice: Department of Transportation’s Disability Resource Center (DRC) (Personal Assistance Services)

Only responses received by email on or before the due date will be considered.

Please reference “RFI Dockets Operations” in the subject line when submitting your response.

Thanks in advance for your interest in the Department of Transportation and its programs.

Sincerely, //S// Robin D. Golden Associate Director Contracting Officer OST, Acquisition Services Division

ATTACHMENTS: Draft SOW Excel- Question and Answer Worksheet Question and Answer Worksheet

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