U.S. Senate Wellbeing Application
SENATE, THE.THE UNITED STATES SENATE SERGEANT AT ARMS.SENATE SERGEANT AT ARMS · Response deadline: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The United States Senate Sergeant at Arms is soliciting proposals for a "U.S. Senate Wellbeing Application." Based on the title and the NAICS code, this is an information technology services contract focused on software application development or management. NAICS 541519 covers computer-related services not classified elsewhere, including custom computer programming, systems integration, and application hosting services.
Wellbeing applications typically encompass platforms for employee wellness, mental health support, stress management, or broader organizational health initiatives. For a legislative body like the Senate, such an application would likely serve Senate staff and possibly members, though see the solicitation for the exact user population and functional requirements.
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is responsible for security and operational support for the Senate, making this a high-visibility contract with potential requirements around data security, accessibility, and integration with existing Senate systems.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | United States Senate Sergeant at Arms |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 2027-R-007 |
| NAICS | 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Washington, DC |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside. Large businesses, small businesses, and other eligible entities may all submit proposals. Businesses of any size registered in SAM.gov with the appropriate NAICS code experience can compete.
Small businesses should note that they will be competing directly against large established government contractors with significant resources. However, the specialized nature of wellbeing application development—particularly with potential requirements around sensitive personnel data, congressional environment familiarity, or rapid agile development—may create opportunities for nimble firms with relevant commercial experience.
To compete, your firm must be registered in SAM.gov and should have past performance demonstrating capability in similar application development work. Given the Senate environment, vendors with experience serving federal legislative branch clients or handling sensitive personal data in high-security contexts may have advantages.
How to put together a competitive bid
For an unrestricted IT services solicitation, focus on these differentiators:
Technical approach: Detail your development methodology (agile, DevSecOps), architecture decisions, and how you will handle potential integration with Senate IT infrastructure. Emphasize user experience design for a diverse workforce population.
Personnel qualifications: Identify proposed key personnel with relevant wellbeing application experience and any security clearances. The Senate environment may require background checks or suitability determinations—address your capacity to meet these.
Past performance: Provide three relevant contracts of similar scope and complexity, preferably in federal or legislative environments. Commercial equivalents are acceptable if they demonstrate comparable scale and technical challenge.
Price competitiveness: Without a set-aside, price will likely be a significant evaluation factor. Develop realistic labor categories and hours, considering DC-based or remote delivery models. Consider proposing competitive labor rates while maintaining quality.
Security and compliance: Anticipate requirements for FISMA compliance, Section 508 accessibility, and protection of sensitive personal health or personnel information. Proactive discussion of your security posture and privacy safeguards will strengthen your proposal.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 2027-R-007. Review all requirements, evaluation criteria, and proposal instructions carefully. Note that proposals are due November 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—plan for electronic submission well before the deadline to address any technical issues.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →