Project Information

Bid Title

ThinkTrends Software Implementation and Support

Issuing Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Apr 7, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 17, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FDA-SS_2026-040726

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Notice ID

FDA-SS_2026-040726

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

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FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Apr 07, 2026 04:01 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Apr 17, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: May 02, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code:
• NAICS Code:
  • 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
• Place of Performance:
  Silver Spring , MD 20993
  USA

Description

Sources Sought Notice:

1. Purpose

The FDA is conducting market research to identify capable vendors to support the implementation and integration of ThinkTrends software and related human interventions across FDA operations. This enhanced effort will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency, data management, and regulatory processes.

This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses will be used to determine the availability of qualified vendors and to inform future acquisition strategy, including potential sole-source justification or competitive procurement.

Background

The BPA will support FDA’s efforts in:

• Advanced Data Management: Data migration, integration, cleansing, cataloging, annotation, and implementation of data lakes or data mesh architectures.


• Emerging Technology Integration: RPA, AI-based OCR (>90% accuracy), blockchain, edge computing, generative AI, NLP, and LLMs for document summarization.


• Intelligent Question-Answering: AI-assisted drafting of regulatory responses, highlighting issues, and providing contextual/historical data.


• Advanced Visualization & Analytics: Interactive dashboards, predictive analytics, and virtual/augmented reality for data visualization.


• Automation & Process Enhancements: Workflow automation, AI-driven quality control, and regulatory tracking.


• FDA System Enhancements: Next-generation OCR, FAERS support with AI signal detection, and intelligent digitization of document rooms.


• Data-Driven Tools: AI decision support, predictive models, and digital twins to optimize regulatory processes.


• User Experience Improvements: Intuitive AI-assisted interfaces, personalized dashboards, and voice-activated assistants.


• Comprehensive Support: ThinkTrends license acquisition, agile project management, and continuous staff training.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 11601 Landsdown St Floor 13
• Rockville , MD 20852
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Lilibeth Deato
• lilibeth.deato@fda.hhs.gov
• Phone Number 301-796-0349

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Apr 07, 2026 04:01 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC DAutomatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services
• FSC RProfessional, Administrative and Management Support Services

• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services

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