When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 30, 2026.

It was issued by United States Marine Corps Forces Reserve. The work is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Small business eligible for Total Small Business set-aside. Experience delivering AI-enabled decision-support software for government or defense clients. Capability in manpower modeling, readiness analytics, or workforce optimization. Expertise in secure API integration with authoritative personnel and readiness data systems. Ability to provide explainable AI with human-in-the-loop workflows. Experience building web-based dashboards and reporting tools for non-technical users. Familiarity with military, reserve, or mobilization operational environments.

AI-Enabled Manpower Modeling and Readiness Optimization Solution (Due July 30, 2026)

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Data Analytics, AI & Cloud Hosting

New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesPosted: July 18th, 2026Deadline: July 30th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A sources sought notice is seeking a small business provider of an AI-enabled software platform for manpower modeling, readiness analytics, and personnel allocation optimization for Marine Corps Reserve mobilization operations. The solution must support secure data integration, explainable AI recommendations, and a user-friendly web-based dashboard.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be capable of designing, developing, and delivering an AI-enabled software solution for manpower modeling and readiness analytics.
Must support data integration with Government authoritative personnel and readiness systems.
Must provide explainable AI-generated outputs for decision-support.
Must operate within Government-authorized cloud or hosting environments.
Must obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) or leverage existing enterprise authorizations.
Must comply with DoD and Department of the Navy cybersecurity requirements (e.g., RMF, CMMC).
Must support handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Must support classified data handling where required.

TIMELINE

Response due date: July 30th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 30th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

United States Marine Corps Forces Reserve

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking information from qualified small business vendors capable of providing an AI-enabled software solution for manpower modeling, readiness analytics, and personnel allocation optimization in support of Marine Corps Reserve mobilization operations. The requested capability is intended to consolidate related mission needs into a single, modern, data-driven platform that supports operational planning and resource readiness.

The solution should establish secure, read-capable data connections through APIs or other approved data pipelines to authoritative government personnel and readiness systems. It should aggregate data across systems and generate timely, explainable recommendations through analytics and artificial intelligence, while maintaining a human-in-the-loop approach for all final decisions. The requested platform should also include a web-based dashboard for non-technical users, along with reporting, user interface, and data integration capabilities.

This notice is identified as a sources sought request and indicates that the opportunity is set aside for Total Small Business participation.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 30, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by United States Marine Corps Forces Reserve. The work is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Small business eligible for Total Small Business set-aside
Experience delivering AI-enabled decision-support software for government or defense clients
Capability in manpower modeling, readiness analytics, or workforce optimization
Expertise in secure API integration with authoritative personnel and readiness data systems
Ability to provide explainable AI with human-in-the-loop workflows
Experience building web-based dashboards and reporting tools for non-technical users
Familiarity with military, reserve, or mobilization operational environments

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