Evidence Collection RFI-05072026.pdf

Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Request for Information (RFI) – RFI-05072026

Total Station, Small Unmanned Aerial Systems & Light Detection & Ranging Equipment & Services

(Equipment, Services, and Supplies)

Issue Date: 5/07/2026

Due Date: 5/19/2026

DISCLAIMER

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE

CONTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A

RESULT OF THIS ANNOUCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR THE

PREPERATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED

BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) may be used to formulate ϐinal requirements and/or to identify qualiϐied vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description below outlines preliminary requirements envision for Evidence Collection Equipment and Services. The preliminary requirement includes equipment, supplies, licenses and services.

The information gathered from responses may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research and seeking information regarding available vendors that can provide the services, and necessary equipment and supplies in the attached list. While this RFI is not a request for proposal or quote, the FBI intends to utilize data received from this RFI to assist in formulating ϐinal requirements for an upcoming request for an upcoming request for quote (RFQ).

The FBI requests that vendors review the preliminary requirement herein. The preliminary requirements do not necessarily represents the ϐinal speciϐications; rather, these highlight areas of interest and feedback from industry partners may help to shape ϐinal requirements.

PROPOSED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/REQUIREMENTS

The FBI is seeking vendors that can provide all equipment, supplies, and services in the attached list meeting the following characteristics/requirements:

Hand deliver equipment once they have been calibrated Work in or have a facility that has its Equipment Manufacturing Certiϐication Have employees that are manufacturer trained and certiϐied to handle equipment repairs and calibrations Due to the technical and sometimes delicate nature of the equipment to be acquired, the FBI is requesting vendors that are within one hundred (100) miles of the Laboratory Division Headquarters (HQ)/Quantico, VA. This is to prevent the possible damage of equipment in transportation to and from the vendor and to ensure the vendor can quickly respond in person to technical issues.

Supply new software licenses as well as supply yearly maintenance to licenses

PRELIMINARY CONCEPT FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT and SERVICES

If a solicitation is released, the FBI intends to utilize the evaluation method of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to small and large businesses. This RFI is for market research purposes, and the FBI seeks input from potential vendors. The FBI would like to know which businesses could potentially provide these equipment, supplies, and services and whether or not the possible requirements outlined in this RFI are attainable.

The FBI is requesting the following information:

1. Company name and address

2. Business size

3. Whether your company has all or a majority of the items on the list on a GSA Schedule

4. Product make/models

5. Any other comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the RFI.

Required Information:

Contractor Legal/ DBA Name

Address

Point of Contact

Telephone Number

Email Address

DUNS Number

Cage Code

Applicable NAICS Code

Standard Business Size

GSA Schedule (If applicable)

NASA SEWP Contract (if applicable)

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Laboratory Division (LD), Evidence Response Team Unit (ERTU) is issuing this RFI to:

o Gather industry information on the attainability of the listed requirements o Gather industry feedback on the sensitivity of the requested calibrations o Request information on any industry changes or improvements that the FBI should consider when developing the solicitation o Industry feedback on potential evaluation criteria or methods (tradeoff vs. LPTA) that should be considered if a solicitation is issued.

o Industry feedback on evaluation factors the FBI should consider if a solicitation is issued.

o Gather information to determine if a solicitation should be posted on GSA Advantage or SAM.gov

DISCLAIMER and RESPONSES

There is no commitment by the FBI to issue a solicitation as a result of this RFI. This RFI is being issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.101(c)(2), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the FBI to form a binding contract. This is not a request for proposal or quote. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the FBI. Responses in any for are not offers and the FBI is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by the respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE:

1. Interested parties shall submit capability packages in response to this notice no later than Close of Business (COB) Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

2. Do submit succinct, thoughtful responses to the requirements listed in this RFI.

3. Do submit comments that address the FBI’s requirements and assumptions for this future acquisition.

4. Do submit information and suggestions that may encourage, new, different, or innovative approaches that would result in improved solutions which are of beneϐit to the FBI.

WHAT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE:

1. Do not submit proposals or offers.

2. Do not submit past performance information or general descriptions of cooperate experience.

3. Do not submit request to be considered for award or to be notiϐied of a future solicitation.

4. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing list or distribution list.

5. Do not submit questions or comments that aren’t related to this RFI.

6. Do not respond via telephone.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Submit RFI information via e-mail for the attention of:

Kayla Haley, Contracting Ofϐicer Federal Bureau of Investigation Email: Knhaley@ϐbi.gov