Spring 2026 Reverse Industry Day “Understanding Industry’s Use of AI in Approaching Government Solicitations”
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, MICC-FDO Fort Eustis, is seeking industry participation for a Reverse Industry Day titled "Understanding Industry’s Use of AI in Approaching Government Solicitations". This Request for Information (RFI) aims to select up to three contractors to present on their experiences using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in proposal generation. The event is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at Fort Eustis, VA. Submissions are due March 25, 2026.
Scope of Participation
The Government is interested in diverse perspectives on how industry leaders currently use and plan to incorporate AI tools and techniques throughout the proposal process. Selected contractors will deliver in-person presentations (30-45 minutes, plus Q&A) showcasing AI's role in creating proposals. Key topics of interest include:
- How AI tools evaluate government contract opportunities.
- Strategies to combat confirmation bias in AI-generated proposals and ensure accuracy.
- Recommendations for the Government to create AI-friendly solicitations.
- Controls and protections for sensitive and proprietary data when using AI.
Opportunity Details & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Event Date: On or around April 21, 2026
- Location: Fort Eustis, VA
- Set-Aside: None specified (RFI for participation)
- Submission Due: March 25, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: March 19, 2026
Selection Process
Up to three contractors will be selected based on the topics offered in their responses to this RFI. The goal is to improve the Government's understanding of AI tools and prompt creation in the solicitation process.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a brief, one-page summary of one or more proposed presentation topics. Submissions must be sent to Ms. Anna Taylor at arianna.m.taylor4.civ@army.mil. Attendance and participation are at no cost to either the Government or the contractors.