RFI Iris Cameras.docx

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FBI-IRIS

Near Infrared (NIR) Iris Cameras

DUE 03/31/2026

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

DISCLAIMER

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 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 GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT 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 RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

The United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division headquartered in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is conducting market research on near infrared (NIR) iris cameras capable of dual iris capture.

BACKGROUND

Title 28 of United States Code section 534 authorizes the FBI to collect and preserve identification information such as biometrics for criminal justice purposes. The mission of the FBI’s CJIS Division is to equip our partners with operational intelligence and criminal justice information, including biometrics, they need to protect the United States while preserving civil liberties. In accordance with this authority and in support of its mission, the CJIS Division manages its Next Generation Identification (NGI) System, enabling the FBI and its partners to leverage biometrics in ways never before available.

Deployed as a part of the NGI System in 2020, the NGI Iris Service currently houses iris biometric images submitted by partner federal, state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies. These partner agencies submit Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS) Type-17 Records to the CJIS Division containing the iris biometric image data. The NIR camera devices used to capture these images include the left and right eye for a total of two Type-17 Records. To remain cognizant of state-of-the-art capture equipment within the biometrics industry and to ensure our partner agencies have access to the most advanced technology available to keep American communities safe, the CJIS Division is conducting market research on NIR iris camera devices capable of capturing the iris biometric.

OBJECTIVE

As stated above, to stay apprised of advances in the biometrics industry, the CJIS Division is currently conducting market research on NIR iris cameras capable of dual iris capture. The CJIS Division is interested in the following types of devices; (1) NIR camera devices for dual iris biometric collection and (2) NIR iris camera devices and systems capable of mobile iris biometric collection. All NIR iris camera systems need to support the interchange of iris biometric images between government entities. The most important considerations for all NIR iris cameras revolve around conformance to standards that ensure compatibility/interoperability with other biometric recognition systems and retention of imagery in standard formats to enable future system improvements. The NIR iris cameras must be able to integrate to an existing live scan terminal that utilizes software which captures data and packages it in a transaction that conforms to the current FBI EBTS. The NIR camera should have the capability to perform dual iris capture of right and left irises as well as provide the capability to accommodate (missing) and uncapturable (bandaged eyes) irises.

Iris recognition technology has become more commercialized in recent years and the FBI would like to have a better understanding of which companies are actively part of this industry. Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Government would like to know which firms can provide the (services and/or products) for this contemplated requirement by identifying themselves and responding to this RFI. The Government requests the following information:

1. Company name and business size.

2. Provide evidence to show that your company can provide the requested services and/or products required (i.e. technical ability, personnel, and experience). Information provided shall be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. All submissions shall be unclassified.

3. Address whether your company has a GSA Schedule and if they are capable of providing these services on schedule. If able to provide the services on schedule, provide the schedule and SIN.

4. Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated services.

5. The specific technical skills the vendor possesses which ensures capability to meet the objectives and requirements.

Required Information:

Contractor Legal/DBA Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone:

Email Address:

DUNS Number:

Cage Code:

Facility Clearance (if applicable):

Applicable NAICS Codes:

Standard Business Size:

GSA Schedule:

NASA SEWP Contract:

In addition to the above, the vendor shall provide pricing information related to product(s) and any licensing, operating software, or ancillary costs for add-ons for the solution referenced in the capability package. This pricing is for market research only and will not be evaluated. The pricing provided shall be marked as vendor proprietary and sensitive and contained to one page for reference.

No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the FBI will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this RFI or the FBI’s use of such information. The FBI reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. The FBI may request demonstrations or request to test products after the review of the products is completed. All questions regarding this RFI shall be in writing prior to the submission date. The cost of responding to this RFI shall be exclusively borne by the contractor and no costs will be reimbursed by the FBI.

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to:

• Gather industry information on the enclosed requirements.

• Gather pricing and cost information for software, licensing, deployment support and training.

• Request information on any improvements that the FBI should consider when looking to achieve capabilities that meet requirements.

• Request information on potential barriers to obtaining solutions that meet objectives needed to accomplish stated requirements.

DISCLAIMER and RESPONSES

THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS IS BEING ISSUED SOLEY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICTIATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.201(e), RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT 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 GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT 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 RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. All interested parties shall submit capability packages in response to this notice.

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

3. Do submit comments that address the FBI's requirements, assumptions, conditions or contemplated approaches to this future acquisition.

4. Do submit information and suggestions that may encourage new, different, or innovative approaches that would result in products, solutions, and direct savings 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 corporate experience.

3. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified 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 not related to this RFI.

6. Do not respond via telephone.

This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a request for proposal or an obligation on the part of the FBI to acquire and products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the FBI will arise because of contractor submission of responses to this RFI or the FBI’s use of such information. The FBI reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. All questions regarding the RFI shall be in writing prior to submission date. The cost of responding to this RFI shall be exclusively borne by the contractor and no costs will be reimbursed by the FBI.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the Contracting Office a brief capabilities package using Word, Excel, or PDF searchable format 8.5 inch by 11 inch page size, no more than 20 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, demonstrating the ability to meet the FBI’s requirements.

The capability package shall be sent via e-mail to lasmith4@fbi.gov Submissions must be received no later than 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 31st, 2026. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to contract specialist Lance Smith at lasmith4@fbi.gov. No phone calls will be accepted regarding this RFI. Feedback regarding RFI responses will not be provided. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a request for proposal or an obligation on the part of the FBI to acquire any products or services.

Contracting Point of Contact:

Email:

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