CJIS Somalia ABIS RFI FY 2025
ID: DJF-25-RFI-01102025Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONDIVISION 0100CLARKSBURG, WV, 26306, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5b72760286944814b8270407ab578ef3/view
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    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking market input through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Somalia Automated Biometric Information System (ABIS) as part of its initiative to enhance criminal identification capabilities in Somalia. The FBI aims to identify qualified vendors for the operation and maintenance of the ABIS over the next two years, addressing the current challenges faced by the Somali Police Force in processing criminal fingerprints, which hampers their efforts against crime and terrorism. Key requirements include maintaining existing biometric technologies, providing on-site support in Mogadishu, conducting training for Somali personnel, and developing automated pathways for data sharing. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and past experience by January 24, 2025, with questions directed to Haley Ice at hnice@fbi.gov and Christa Soldani at clwolfe@fbi.gov by January 15, 2025.

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    Haley Ice
    hnice@fbi.gov
    Christa Soldani
    clwolfe@fbi.gov
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    CJIS Somalia ABIS RFI FY 2025.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is soliciting market input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Somalia Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) as part of its efforts to enhance criminal identification capabilities in Somalia. This RFI seeks qualified vendors for the operation and maintenance of the ABIS over the next two years, addressing the inadequate processing of criminal fingerprints currently hampering the Somali Police Force's efforts against crime and terrorism. Key requirements include maintaining existing biometric technologies, providing on-site support in Mogadishu, conducting training for Somali personnel, and developing automated pathways for data sharing. Vendors are asked to submit qualifications and past experience, though no proposals or contracts are to be expected from this RFI. The document emphasizes that responses are voluntary and for information-gathering purposes only, with no funding available for response preparations. The deadline for submissions is January 24, 2025, signifying the government’s proactive approach to acquiring essential biometric technology support while enhancing regional law enforcement capabilities amid ongoing challenges.
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