AI Enabled Statewide Navigator for Ohio Veterans and the Military Connected Community

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services seeks innovative, AI‑driven solutions to create a Statewide Navigator/Portal that serves Ohio’s veterans, service members, families, caregivers, and other military‑connected individuals. The platform will act as a unified digital front door, intelligently guiding users to a comprehensive array of federal, state, county, nonprofit, educational, and employment resources based on each user’s unique background, needs, and eligibility. Respondents must submit concise, detailed proposals (max 20 pages) that outline technical architecture, AI capabilities, data integration methods, user experience design, and implementation strategy. The solicitation is an RFI; responses will inform market research and may lead to further engagement, including presentations or demonstrations. • Develop an AI‑enabled portal that delivers personalized resource recommendations for veterans and military‑connected populations. • Integrate multiple data sources (federal, state, local, nonprofit, education, employment) to enable eligibility‑based matching. • Provide a scalable, secure, and user‑friendly interface accessible across devices, with analytics for continuous improvement. • Submit a 20‑page PDF/Excel response by the deadline, including technical approach, project timeline, staffing plan, and supporting materials. • Potential follow‑up steps may include presentations, demos, or a formal procurement process based on market feedback.