FBI BSS Facial Recognition Technology
ID: FBI-BSS-FRTType: Sources Sought
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/6a9c14144eee4535beccb4c9aae986d6/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking information from interested parties regarding facial recognition technology (FRT) to enhance its investigative capabilities. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify providers that can offer open-source FRT solutions capable of conducting searchable comparisons using public images, addressing critical law enforcement needs in national security, counterterrorism, and violent crime investigations. This initiative is particularly important in scenarios where traditional identification methods may not be effective, and it aims to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in data collection and usage. Interested parties are invited to submit their qualifications, including technical capabilities and data management practices, by October 15, 2024, to Brandon James at bmjames@fbi.gov, with submissions limited to 15 pages and unclassified.

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    Brandon James
    bmjames@fbi.gov
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    RFI_CJIS FRT FINAL.pdf
    The FBI is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on open-source facial recognition (FR) capabilities from interested parties. The objective is to identify providers that collect public images and offer FR technology allowing searchable comparisons. This initiative addresses ongoing law enforcement needs for generating leads in investigations related to national security, counterterrorism, and violent crime, particularly in scenarios where traditional identification methods prove ineffective. Respondents are required to detail their qualifications, including company information, technical capabilities, data sources, accuracy metrics, and compliance with data management practices. They must outline the nature of their FR tools as Software As A Service (SAAS) and provide specifics on licensing, pricing, and any proprietary technologies involved. The RFI highlights that responses are voluntary and do not obligate the government to any contractual commitments. Submissions should not exceed 15 pages, be unclassified, and are due by October 15, 2024. This RFI reflects the FBI's efforts to enhance its investigative capabilities through private sector collaboration while remaining compliant with legal and ethical standards in data collection and usage.
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