Artificial Intelligence for Unmanned Aerial Systems
ID: RFI250003Type: Sources Sought
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI - REDSTONE ARSENALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c431ac96a013401c870809140740096e/view
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    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.

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    Brian Ames
    bames@fbi.gov
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    AI FOR UAS RFI.docx
    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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