FBI Big Data Extraction Tool
ID: FBI-EDAS-BDTType: Sources Sought
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d0d9e733bd31420fa1f2fef0b8a26f7c/view
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    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Big Data Extraction Tool to support its Enterprise Data Analytics Section (EDAS) in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The procurement aims to identify effective technologies and solutions for extracting, transforming, and analyzing large volumes of data, utilizing tools such as Databricks and Apache Spark, while ensuring compliance with relevant security standards. This initiative is critical for enhancing the FBI's operational data discovery and analytics capabilities, enabling the transformation of raw data into actionable intelligence. Interested vendors must respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by November 21, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time, and should direct inquiries to Brandon James at bmjames@fbi.gov.

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    Brandon James
    bmjames@fbi.gov
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    Final Big Data Extration RFI.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Finance and Facilities Division, Procurement Section, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Big Data Extraction. This RFI seeks qualified vendors with capabilities and software to support the FBI's big data processing requirements, specifically for the Enterprise Data Analytics Section (EDAS). EDAS requires effective technologies and solutions for extracting, transforming, and analyzing big data at scale, including software solutions and technical expertise to set up and train FBI personnel. The current architecture utilizes Databricks, Apache Spark, and a medallion architecture. Vendors must have a Top Secret Facility Clearance and be able to provide on-site consultants. The RFI requests company information, capabilities, contract vehicles, and detailed responses regarding software availability in IL 5 and IL 6 environments, distributed big data processing frameworks (preferably Apache Spark compatible), interactive development interfaces, compute cluster management, AI capabilities, compliance with EO14028, job orchestration, and deployment processes (especially with AWS). Data migration from legacy systems will also require on-site consultation. The primary place of performance is FBI facilities in Huntsville, Alabama or the National Capital Region. Responses are due by November 21, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time, and should be no more than 5 pages.
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