International Identity Operations-RFI
ID: 04072025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ee61ce29f3fc45bb815633061ef2eb1a/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 5, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding its International Identity Operations. The objective of this RFI is to identify hardware and software solutions capable of capturing mobile biometric identity information related to transnational organized crime and terrorism, which will support the FBI's Criminal Investigative Division's efforts in addressing evolving security threats. The solutions sought must ensure compliance with FBI standards for biometric data collection, including fingerprints, palm prints, iris, and facial recognition, while incorporating robust security measures and features such as pre-loading watchlists. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit detailed capability packages to Tyler Cutright at tbcutright@fbi.gov or Harriett Williams at hlwilliams2@fbi.gov, adhering to the specified guidelines and deadlines, as responses will inform future procurement decisions but do not guarantee contracts.

Point(s) of Contact
Tyler Cutright
tbcutright@fbi.gov
Harriett Williams
hlwilliams2@fbi.gov
Files
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CID International Mobile Biometrics Collection RFI.pdf
Apr 7, 2025, 5:04 PM UTC
The FBI is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a proposed solution for its Criminal Investigative Division’s International Identity Operations. The aim is to enhance capabilities for capturing mobile biometric data related to transnational organized crime and terrorism. The RFI outlines the need for hardware and software solutions to collect and transmit biometric data (fingerprints, palm prints, iris, and facial recognition) to the FBI's Next Generation Identification System, ensuring compliance with FBI standards. Security measures for data integrity are essential, alongside features like pre-loading watchlists and automatic error checking during biometric collection. The FBI is open to companies that can provide suitable solutions, emphasizing the need for responses that demonstrate technical capabilities, licensing models, and compliance with government standards, particularly within government cloud environments. Responses to the RFI will inform future procurement decisions but do not guarantee any contracts. Interested parties are encouraged to submit detailed capability packages, adhering to specified formatting and submission guidelines within the defined timeframe. This RFI reflects the government's strategic efforts to bolster security against evolving threats.
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