1.5.1-JOFOC_Clearview AI V2_CA (FINAL)_redact_Redactedv2.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for procuring Clearview AI's facial recognition software. The Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) intends to enter a sole-source contract with Clearview AI, Inc. for user licenses of their Clearview Artificial Intelligence Facial Recognition software, located at 214 W 29th Street #2A-110 in New York.

The justification highlights that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) requires this specialized software to support ongoing criminal investigations, with Clearview AI being the only provider capable of meeting their specific operational needs. The software offers unique capabilities including facial recognition searches of publicly accessible online imagery, source attribution, advanced compliance tools, a unified platform for image management, and a multi-database architecture. The document indicates OAQ will publicize the requirement by posting a notice of intent on sam.gov on August 6, 2025, and has conducted market research to validate that Clearview AI remains the most cost-effective and operationally efficient solution for their investigative requirements.