# SAM #47QPCA27RFI0001

GSA market research for Login.gov inherited-credential identity services and integration

**Buyer:** TTS Acquisition Office
**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 47QPCA27RFI0001
**NAICS:** 541512, 518210

GSA is researching commercial services that would let users reuse qualifying identity proofing when accessing Login.gov-enabled federal services.
- **Buyer:** General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Technology Transformation Services (TTS) / Login.gov.
- **Opportunity:** Market research for a commercial inherited-credential identity service, including SaaS, integration, implementation, operations, and support. GSA is considering a potential multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule; this is an RFI, not a solicitation or request for proposals.
- **Core capability:** Assess and integrate users’ prior IAL2 identity proofing from a trusted Credential Service Provider (CSP), with credentials protected at AAL2, into the Login.gov workflow. The solution should support secure, real-time data exchange and identity resolution and validation.
- **Key requirements:** Applicable NIST SP 800-63 standards; FedRAMP Moderate authorization (or equivalent where specified); a Kantara Trust Mark in good standing; fraud detection and behavioral risk signals; and a fully co-branded, accessible, multilingual user experience. Vendors are also asked about scale, latency, reproofing, security, implementation, operations, and pricing.
- **Additional capabilities:** Dashboards, reporting, maintenance, and technical support.
- **Response deadline:** October 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- **Quantities and named suppliers:** No quantities, part numbers, or selected vendors/OEMs are identified.

### Description

<p>The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Technology Transformation Services (TTS) is conducting market research on commercial inherited-credential solutions for Login.gov. Login.gov is exploring the capability to evaluate and potentially integrate a user&#39;s existing identity, verified by a full-service Credential Service Provider (CSP) at the assurance levels required for Login.gov, to leverage that prior verification when accessing Login.gov-enabled federal services. GSA is exploring the establishment of a Multiple-Award Blanket Purchase Agreement against the GSA Multiple Award Schedule.</p>

<p>See the attached Request for Information (RFI) documents, including the draft requirements (Attachment 1).</p>

<p>Interested parties who are CSPs and believe they can provide suitable inherited credential solutions should respond in accordance with the RFI documents. Responses are due no later than 5:00 PM ET, October 15, 2026. Please forward responses to jonah.jordan@gsa.gov, lindsey.mitchell@gsa.gov, and ruchi.tekriwal@gsa.gov.</p>

<p>This RFI is a notice only. This is not a request for an offer or proposals. This notice does not represent a commitment by the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Information received will be used to identify potentially capable firms and to inform market research and acquisition planning. The release of this RFI should not be construed as a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. The information provided is subject to change and is not binding on the government, nor does it restrict the government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The government is not at this time seeking proposals or quotations and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. All submissions become government property and will not be returned.</p>

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