Request for Information (RFI): Co-Development Partnership for DomesticContent.com
Issue Date: November 6, 2024
Response Due Date: February 24, 2025

Overview:
Local Content is seeking information from potential strategic partners to co-develop DomesticContent.com brand platform, with the purpose of serving the U.S. market via the use of domestically produced goods, materials, and services across various industries. The platform aims to support compliance with domestic content regulations, foster economic growth, and create jobs by encouraging investment in U.S.-based businesses and supply chains.

Project Scope:
We are open to collaborating under various business models that align with our goals of advancing domestic content and creating value for U.S. businesses and consumers. The platform will serve sectors such as renewable energy, public infrastructure, manufacturing, and more.

We are particularly interested in partnerships with organizations operating in the following business models:

1. Consumer Businesses:
   • Direct-to-Consumer (DTC): Selling products directly to consumers through online platforms or branded retail outlets.
   • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG): Producing and selling goods for quick consumption, such as food, beverages, and personal care products.
   • E-commerce: Platforms that sell a wide variety of products directly to consumers through digital channels.
   • Consumer Services: Businesses offering direct services like hospitality, entertainment, or health and wellness.
2. Retail Businesses:
   • Brick-and-Mortar Retail: Physical retail stores selling consumer products.
   • Omnichannel Retail: Integrating physical stores with digital platforms to provide a seamless shopping experience across multiple channels.
   • Specialty Retail: Focusing on niche products or markets.
   • Franchise Retail: Operations run by independent owners under a larger company’s brand.
3. Enterprise Businesses:
   • Business-to-Business (B2B): Providing products or services to other businesses rather than individual consumers.
   • Enterprise Software Solutions: Creating software that improves operations or solves business challenges for companies.
   • Consulting Services: Offering strategic advice, planning, and problem-solving for businesses.
   • Managed Services: Providing outsourced services like IT support or infrastructure management.
4. Technology Businesses:
   • Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivering software solutions via cloud-based platforms, often on a subscription basis.
   • Hardware Manufacturers: Designing, manufacturing, and selling technology products like electronics and computers.
   • Fintech: Delivering financial services using technology, including payment processing, banking, and investing.
   • Tech Startups: Emerging businesses focused on creating innovative technology solutions or disrupting traditional markets.
5. Public-Private Business Models:
   • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Collaborating with government entities to deliver public services or infrastructure projects.
   • Government Contractors: Working with public sector agencies to provide specific goods or services.
   • Private Finance Initiatives (PFI): Financing, building, and operating public infrastructure with private funds, repaid over time or through revenue generation.
   • Mixed-Ownership Companies: Jointly owned businesses by government entities and private investors, often managing industries like utilities or transportation.

Business Development Opportunity Themes:
We are seeking input on how the platform can address the following themes for business development:

1. Renewable Energy & Offshore Wind Projects:
   Tools and resources to help developers meet domestic content requirements and access federal and state incentives.
2. Infrastructure Development:
   Solutions for ensuring compliance with domestic content rules in public infrastructure projects and creating opportunities for local suppliers.
3. Manufacturing Sector:
   Resources for U.S.-based manufacturers to source materials domestically and position themselves for growth through government incentives.
4. Transportation & Mobility:
   Support for businesses in the transportation sector (EVs, public transit, etc.) to meet Buy American requirements.
5. Defense & Aerospace:
   Solutions for U.S.-based suppliers to meet domestic sourcing standards in defense and aerospace industries.
6. Small Business Development:
   Tools to connect small U.S. businesses with large contractors and opportunities that require domestic content compliance.
7. Public Sentiment & Stakeholder Engagement:
   Mechanisms to track and analyze public sentiment on domestic content initiatives and demonstrate the economic impact of compliant projects.

Intellectual Property Ownership:
Local Content currently owns the intellectual property rights for DomesticContent.com. However, upon completion of the formal RFP process in Q4 2025, DomesticContent.com will operate as a separate entity, allowing for focused development and growth tailored to the U.S. market’s needs.

Requested Information:
We are requesting information from organizations interested in contributing to the development of DomesticContent.com in the following areas:

• Technical Expertise: Web development, platform integration, and user experience design.
• Compliance Expertise: Knowledge of U.S. government contracts, incentives, and domestic content regulations.
• Data Analytics: Expertise in tracking and analyzing domestic content metrics and trends.
• Strategic Partnerships: Capabilities in marketing, stakeholder engagement, and public relations.

Next Steps:
This RFI is a preliminary step in the partner selection process. The information gathered will inform the development of a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), which is expected to be issued in Q4 2025.

How to Respond:
Interested parties are encouraged to submit a brief overview of their capabilities, relevant experience, and how they envision partnering on this project. Please submit responses before February 24, 2025, using the submission form that will be made available on this page on November 6, 2025.

We will accept general questions through the contact link below until November 5, 2024 by 11:59am