RFI 102325 Development, API, and UI Testing Software
ID: RFI102325Type: Sources Sought
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the development of software for application performance monitoring, API testing, UI testing, and automated software testing. The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division aims to explore software solutions that can meet various requirements across its distinct value streams, including functional and performance testing, security testing, and integration with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for U.S.-based small businesses and is due by November 7, 2025, at 4 PM ET; responses should be succinct and unclassified, limited to 15 pages. Interested parties can contact Meredith Mcie at mkmcie@fbi.gov for further details.

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    Meredith Mcie
    mkmcie@fbi.gov
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    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), specifically its Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market data on software and software suites for development, API, and UI testing. This RFI, due by November 7, 2025, by 4 PM ET, is solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The FBI is exploring solutions for application performance monitoring, software development, automated testing (UI, API, security), and API lifecycle management. Various CJIS Value Streams—ETSU, LEEP, NCIC, N-DEx, NGI, NICS, CD, and LEO—have distinct requirements for these capabilities, including functional testing, performance testing (with specified virtual user counts), security testing, and integration with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. The RFI targets U.S.-based small businesses and requests company information, demonstrated capabilities, GSA Schedule status, and any assumptions or questions. Responses should be succinct, unclassified, and limited to 15 pages.
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