RFI_081126_Amendment_1.pdf

This is Amendment One to a Request for Information issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for a cloud-hosted Automated Fingerprint Identification System solution (RFI #34800-081126). The amendment updates the RFI schedule of events and confirms critical procurement dates. The RFI seeks industry feedback on the acquisition, cloud hosting, migration, and maintenance of a comprehensive AFIS system to replace the current legacy system. Key project components include cloud provisioning with dynamic resource scaling to accommodate 7% annual data growth, disaster recovery capabilities with a four-hour Recovery Time Objective and zero data loss Recovery Point Objective, migration of over five million legacy AFIS records, digitization and indexing of approximately 250,000 unindexed hard-copy fingerprint cards, and deployment of compatible hardware, workstations, and peripherals with 24/7 operational monitoring. The system must support production and testing workflows, multiple workflows including criminal livescan and sex offender registry operations, and integrate with other State systems. The RFI response deadline is September 18, 2026, with the RFI having been issued on August 24, 2026. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or bidder's conference is specified in the solicitation documents.

The RFI requests detailed cost proposals itemizing cloud compute, storage, and networking fees; hardware and software licensing costs; database migration expenses; data scanning and indexing pricing; and ongoing support and maintenance fees. The system must comply with FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy and Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification standards, including multi-factor authentication, role-based access controls, and tiered technical support with 99.9% system availability. No incumbent vendor is identified, and the contract value, specific funding sources, and funding amounts are not disclosed in the RFI. Responding to the RFI does not confer contract rights or establish prerequisites for future solicitations, and the State will not reimburse vendor response costs.