ContractSources Sought

Artificial Intelligence for Unmanned Aerial Systems

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RFI250003
Response Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
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Full & Open
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking vendors capable of providing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at its Redstone Arsenal office in Huntsville, Alabama. The FBI's Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify AI/machine learning (ML) systems that can process real-time video feeds for various applications, including object detection, license plate recognition, facial recognition, and perimeter detection, with a requirement for basic functionality at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or above. These capabilities are critical for enhancing surveillance and operational effectiveness in law enforcement activities. Interested parties, both small and large businesses, are invited to submit capability statements detailing their qualifications by December 30, 2025, with inquiries directed to Brian Ames at bames@fbi.gov.

Solicitation Documents

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AI FOR UAS RFI.docx
Word194 KBNov 20, 2025
AI Summary
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential vendors capable of providing artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) solutions for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes. The FBI is evaluating AI/ML systems to ingest real-time video feeds from manned or unmanned aerial platforms for object detection (vehicles, vessels, people, animals, firearms), license plate recognition, facial recognition, and perimeter detection with direction of travel awareness. Solutions must be capable of running on-premise and optionally on Jetson Orin-equipped UAS platforms, with basic functionality at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or above. Interested small and large businesses, specifically Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), are requested to submit capability statements by December 30, 2025, detailing their technical ability, personnel, experience, and adherence to specified requirements.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 20, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 31, 2025
expiryArchive DateJan 14, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sub-Tier
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Office
FBI - REDSTONE ARSENAL

Point of Contact

Name
Brian Ames

Place of Performance

Huntsville, Alabama, UNITED STATES

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