D--Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice
ID: 140D0426Q0081Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8701958f764f4ec78f7e82420ab954d7/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, on behalf of the Peace Corps, is seeking vendors to provide Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Services aimed at enhancing recruitment efforts. The primary objectives include developing a secure and accessible AI chatbot that integrates with a Wagtail/Django website, utilizes Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for curated content, and ensures compliance with data protection regulations and accessibility standards. This initiative is crucial for improving applicant engagement, increasing lead generation, and reducing staff workload. Interested vendors should respond to the Request for Information by December 23, 2025, and can contact Michael McGuire at MIKE_MCGUIRE@IBC.DOI.GOV or 703-964-3622 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mcguire, Michael
    (703) 964-3622
    (505) 346-2744
    MIKE_MCGUIRE@IBC.DOI.GOV
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    The Department of the Interior, on behalf of the Peace Corps, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot Services. This RFI seeks to identify vendors capable of providing a secure, accessible, and knowledge-grounded AI chatbot to enhance recruitment efforts, improve applicant engagement, and deliver accurate information to prospective Peace Corps Volunteers. Key requirements include integration with a Wagtail/Django website, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using curated content, live agent escalation, human oversight, data protection, and compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FedRAMP Moderate Authorization. The Peace Corps aims to increase lead generation, streamline interactions, and reduce staff workload by implementing this AI chatbot solution. An Industry Day is planned for January 2026, and interested vendors should indicate their interest in their RFI response, due by December 23, 2025.
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