3-DIMENSIONAL LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING
ID: RFI-ERTU-LIDARType: Sources Sought
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/868a2ff3fb1d43649b6bacd256b9a00f/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding 3-Dimensional Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology for its Evidence Response Team Unit (ERTU). The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights that could enhance the documentation of crime scenes and improve investigative techniques through advanced LiDAR capabilities. LiDAR technology is crucial for accurately capturing and modeling crime scenes, offering significant advantages over traditional methods that can be labor-intensive and prone to errors. Interested parties should submit their responses, including company information and capability evidence, by mid-August 2025. For further inquiries, contact Adelle Bolton at albolton@fbi.gov.

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    Adelle Bolton
    albolton@fbi.gov
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    RFI-LiDAR.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding 3-Dimensional Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology for the Evidence Response Team Unit (ERTU). This RFI is aimed at gathering information from qualified vendors to potentially improve the techniques used in documenting crime scenes and facilitating investigations. The document outlines the background of LiDAR technology, describing its importance in accurately capturing and modeling crime scenes compared to traditional methods, which can be labor-intensive and error-prone. The RFI details specific hardware and software requirements, emphasizing the need for different LiDAR device classes (Traditional, SLAM, and Tablet) that adhere to stringent performance and security standards. Key specifications include measurement accuracy, environmental resilience, and cybersecurity compliance, particularly the ability to operate without reliance on cloud services. Responses to the RFI should provide company information, evidence of capability, and any relevant suggestions to enhance the FBI's acquisition strategies. The document reiterates that this RFI is not a solicitation for proposals and invites feedback to refine the acquisition process for the technological advancements required by the FBI's ERTU. Responses are due by mid-August 2025.
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