U.S. Selective Service Seeks Simulation Software for Automatic Draft Registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) has issued a request for quotes for readiness simulation software to model military mobilization in a national emergency. The software will test a new automatic draft registration process, set to replace the manual system for men aged 18-26 by December 2026. The simulation will evaluate staffing, resource needs, and bottlenecks across the mobilization pipeline. Vendors must submit proposals by August 14, 2026, using anonymized data in a secure cloud environment.
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Selective Service System seeks computer simulation to test automatic draft registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before national rollout on December 19, 2026. The current system, in place since 1940, requires men aged 18-26 to register manually, but a new rule will automatically register eligible men using data from other federal databases. The SSS warns that its current manual analysis and legacy models are outdated and do not reflect modern demographics or operational conditions. The simulation will evaluate staffing, resource requirements, mobilization scenarios, throughput risks, and bottlenecks, covering registration, selection, notification, delivery, classification, and alternative service programs. Contractors must use anonymized aggregate data in a secure cloud environment and comply with privacy regulations. The deadline for vendor proposals is August 14, 2026.
Selective Service System Seeks Computer Simulation to Test New Automatic Draft Registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation tool, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. Under a proposed rule, men aged 18 to 26 will be automatically registered using data from other federal databases, replacing the current manual system. The SSS warned that its current methods rely on outdated assumptions and datasets. The simulation will model the entire mobilization pipeline, including registration, selection, notification, and classification, as well as alternative service programs and conscientious objector processing. It will also evaluate staffing needs, throughput risks, and surge conditions. Contractors must use anonymized aggregate data and comply with privacy regulations. The deadline for vendor proposals is August 14, 2026. The move raises privacy concerns due to the use of inter-agency data sharing.
Selective Service System seeks computer simulation to test automatic draft registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. Under a proposed rule, men aged 18 to 26 will be automatically registered using data from other federal databases, replacing the manual system in place since 1940. The SSS warns that its current methods rely on outdated assumptions and data. The simulation will model the entire mobilization pipeline, including registration, selection, notification, medical processing, and alternative service programs. It will identify bottlenecks and support decision-making. Contractors must use anonymized data in a secure cloud environment and comply with privacy regulations. The deadline for vendor proposals is August 14, 2026.
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Selective Service System seeks computer simulation to test automatic draft registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. Under a proposed rule, men aged 18 to 26 will be automatically registered using data from other federal databases, replacing the current manual system in place since 1940. The SSS warned that its current methods rely on outdated assumptions and datasets that do not reflect modern demographics or operational conditions. The simulation will model the entire mobilization pipeline, including registration, selection, notification, delivery, classification, and alternative service programs. It will also evaluate staffing, resource requirements, bottlenecks, and surge conditions. Contractors must propose models by August 14, 2026, and the system must operate in a secure cloud environment using anonymized data while complying with privacy regulations. The project raises privacy concerns due to its reliance on inter-agency data sharing.
Selective Service System Plans Computer Simulation to Test Automatic Draft Registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking contractors to build a 'Readiness Simulation' computer model to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. Under a proposed rule, men aged 18 to 26 will be automatically registered using data from other federal databases, replacing the current manual system in place since 1940. The SSS warns that its current methods rely on outdated assumptions and data. The simulation will evaluate staffing, resource needs, mobilization scenarios, and potential bottlenecks, covering registration, selection, notification, medical disqualification, and alternative service programs. Contractors must use anonymized aggregate data in a secure cloud environment and comply with privacy regulations. The deadline for vendor proposals is August 14, 2026.
Selective Service System seeks computer simulation to test automatic draft registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a contractor to build a computer simulation, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. The current system, which has required men aged 18-26 to register manually since 1940, will shift to automatic registration using data from other federal databases. The SSS warns that its current manual analysis and legacy models are outdated. The simulation will model the entire mobilization pipeline—including registration, selection, notification, medical processing, and alternative service—to identify bottlenecks and risks. Contractors must use anonymized aggregate data in a government cloud environment and comply with privacy regulations. The deadline for vendor proposals is August 14, 2026.
Selective Service System seeks computer simulation to test automatic draft registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. Under a proposed rule, men aged 18 to 26 will be automatically registered using data from other federal databases, replacing the manual system in place since 1940. The SSS warns that current methods rely on outdated assumptions and data. The simulation will model the full mobilization pipeline, including registration, selection, notification, medical processing, and alternative service programs. It will also assess staffing, resource needs, bottlenecks, and surge conditions. Contractors must use anonymized data in a secure cloud environment and comply with privacy regulations. The deadline for vendor proposals is August 14, 2026.
Selective Service System seeks computer simulation to test automatic draft registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. Under a proposed rule, men aged 18 to 26 will be automatically registered using data from other federal databases, replacing the current manual system in place since 1940. The SSS warned that its current methods rely on outdated assumptions and datasets. The simulation will model the full mobilization pipeline, including registration, selection, notification, and classification, as well as alternative service programs and conscientious objectors. It will also evaluate staffing, resource requirements, and potential bottlenecks. Contractors must propose models by August 14, 2026. The system will operate in a cloud environment using anonymized data to address privacy concerns. The article was published on July 24, 2026, by Army Times correspondent Michael Peck.
Selective Service System seeks computer simulation to test automatic draft registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. The current system, which has required men aged 18-26 to register manually since 1940, will shift to automatic registration using data from other federal databases. The SSS warned that its current manual analysis and legacy models are outdated. The simulation will evaluate staffing, resource requirements, mobilization scenarios, and potential bottlenecks like throughput at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS), no-shows, and medical disqualifications. It must operate in a cloud environment with anonymized data and comply with privacy regulations. Vendors have until August 14, 2026, to propose models. The project raises privacy concerns due to reliance on inter-agency data sharing.
Selective Service System seeks computer simulation to test automatic draft registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. The current system, which has required men aged 18-26 to register manually since 1940, will shift to automatic registration using data from other federal databases. The SSS warned in a Request for Quote that its current methods rely on outdated assumptions and data. The simulation will model the entire mobilization pipeline, including registration, selection, notification, and alternative service programs. It will assess staffing, resource needs, bottlenecks, and surge conditions. Contractors must use anonymized aggregate data in a government cloud environment and comply with privacy regulations. The deadline for vendor proposals is August 14, 2026.
Selective Service System Seeks Computer Simulation to Test Automatic Draft Registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation tool, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. Under a proposed rule, men aged 18 to 26 will be automatically registered using data from other federal databases, replacing the manual system in place since 1940. The SSS warns that current methods rely on outdated assumptions and data. The simulation will model the entire mobilization pipeline, including registration, selection, notification, medical processing, and alternative service programs. It will evaluate staffing, resource needs, bottlenecks, and surge conditions. Contractors must propose models by August 14, 2026, and the system must operate in a secure cloud environment using anonymized data to address privacy concerns. The initiative reflects fears that the new system may not function effectively under real-world conditions.
Selective Service System seeks computer simulation to test automatic draft registration
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) is seeking a computer simulation, called the 'Readiness Simulation,' to test its new automatic draft registration process before a national rollout scheduled for December 19, 2026. Under a proposed rule, men aged 18 to 26 will be automatically registered using data from other federal databases, replacing the current manual system. The SSS warned in a Request for Quote that its current methods rely on outdated assumptions and datasets. The simulation will model the entire mobilization pipeline, including registration, selection, notification, and classification, as well as alternative service programs and MEPS throughput. It must operate in a cloud environment using anonymized data and comply with privacy regulations. The deadline for vendor proposals is August 14, 2026.
Selective Service System Seeks Draft Simulation Software
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for readiness simulation software to model military personnel needs in the event of a national emergency requiring a draft. The software must model the full mobilization pipeline, support configurable scenarios, provide decision-support analytics, operate in a cloud environment, use anonymized data, and allow complete government ownership. This procurement comes ahead of a December 18, 2026 deadline when SSS will shift from requiring male residents aged 18-25 to register themselves to automatically registering them using federal databases. The SSS is an independent agency tasked with running any future draft. Quotes are due by August 14, 2026, with vendor questions due by July 28, 2026.
Selective Service System Seeks Software to Simulate Military Draft Mobilization
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for readiness simulation software to model military personnel needs in the event of a national emergency requiring a draft. The software must simulate the full mobilization pipeline, support configurable scenarios, provide decision-support analytics, operate in a cloud environment, use anonymized data, and allow complete government ownership. This procurement comes ahead of a December 18 change where male registration will shift from individual requirement to automatic registration via federal databases. The SSS, an independent agency, currently maintains registration lists for males aged 18-25 and a special-skills database for healthcare workers. Vendors must submit quotes by August 14, 2026, with questions due by July 28.
Selective Service System Seeks Software to Simulate Military Draft Mobilization
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for readiness simulation software to model military personnel needs in the event of a national emergency requiring a draft. The software must simulate the full mobilization pipeline, support configurable scenarios, provide decision-support analytics, operate in a cloud environment, use anonymized data, and allow complete government ownership. This procurement comes ahead of a December 18, 2026 deadline when SSS will shift from requiring male residents aged 18-25 to register manually to automatically registering them using federal databases. The SSS is an independent agency that maintains registration lists and a special-skills database for healthcare workers. Vendors must submit quotes by August 14, 2026, with questions due by July 28, 2026.
Selective Service System seeks software to aid the military draft
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS) has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for readiness simulation software to help evaluate staffing and resource requirements in the event a military draft is reinstated. The independent agency, which maintains a registration list of men aged 18-25 and a special-skills database for healthcare workers, wants tools to model the full mobilization pipeline, support configurable scenarios, and provide decision-support analytics. The software must operate in a cloud environment, use anonymized data, and allow complete government ownership. This procurement comes ahead of a December 18, 2026 deadline when SSS will shift from requiring men to register themselves to automatically registering them using other federal databases. Quotes are due by August 14, 2026.
Selective Service System seeks software to aid the military draft
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS), the independent agency maintaining lists of draft-eligible men aged 18-25, has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for readiness simulation software to help evaluate staffing and resource requirements if a military draft were reinstated. The software must model the full end-to-end mobilization pipeline, support configurable scenarios, provide decision-support analytics, operate in a cloud environment, use anonymized aggregate data, and allow complete government ownership. SSS is also tasked with comparing mobilization policies, assessing surge impacts, and identifying bottlenecks. The procurement comes ahead of a Dec. 18, 2026 deadline when male registration will shift from individual sign-up to automatic enrollment via federal databases. Quotes are due by Aug. 14, 2026, with questions accepted until Jul. 28.
Selective Service System seeks software to aid the military draft
The U.S. Selective Service System (SSS), the independent agency maintaining draft registration lists for men aged 18-25 and a health-care skills database, has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for readiness simulation software. The software is intended to help SSS evaluate staffing and resource requirements, model the end-to-end mobilization pipeline, support configurable scenarios, provide decision-support analytics, and operate in a cloud environment using anonymized data. The procurement comes ahead of a December 18, 2026 deadline when SSS will shift from requiring male registrants to self-register to automatically registering them via federal databases. Quotes are due by August 14, 2026, with questions due by July 28. The move signals preparation for potential draft reinstatement scenarios, though the U.S. military remains all-volunteer.