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 21, 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, aimed at enhancing capabilities for capturing mobile biometric data related to transnational organized crime and terrorism. The FBI requires hardware and software solutions for collecting and transmitting biometric information, including fingerprints, palm prints, iris, and facial recognition, ensuring compliance with FBI standards and security measures for data integrity. This initiative is critical for addressing evolving threats and improving the FBI's operational effectiveness in identifying and tracking criminal and terrorist activities. Interested vendors should 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 21, 2025, 12:05 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.
RFI RESPONSES to 4.18.2025.pdf
Apr 21, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
This document responds to inquiries regarding an FBI Request for Information (RFI) on "Mobile Biometric Capability," specifically addressing the needs of the TOC-Western Hemisphere Operations Unit. It clarifies that this RFI does not supersede a previous one and seeks input on additional language support beyond Spanish, including Dutch, French, and Portuguese. Certain operational requirements are highlighted, such as compliance with FBI encoding standards for Spanish language characters, image compression methods using specific algorithms, and the ability to capture names with multiple surnames. Additionally, the document details that mobile solutions must weigh under 21 pounds without specific size restrictions. It affirms the acceptability of using pelican cases, suggests durability standards for hardware, and notes multiple communication modes are allowed beyond cellular. Power requirements dictate that devices should function effectively over a typical workday. Overall, this RFI emphasizes the importance of functionality and compliance with established FBI standards for mobile biometric solutions, seeking vendors to provide innovative responses that meet defined criteria.
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