RFI_Forensic Pathology_15F06726RFI0101.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 15F06726RFI0101

Forensic Pathology Services

Date Issued: March 2, 2026

Due Date: March 16, 2026

Professional Services Acquisition Unit

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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

Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description below outlines preliminary requirements envisioned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Critical Incident Response

Group (CIRG) for Forensic Pathology Services. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) mission is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners. The FBI performs these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the public and is faithful to the Constitution of the United States.

The Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG), Investigative and Operational Support Section (IOSS) which houses the Behavioral Analysis Units (BAUs), has a continuing requirement to assist federal, state, local, and foreign law enforcement agencies in matters involving child abductions, mysterious disappearances of children, child homicides, and other child victimization investigations. Specifically, BAU-3 which focuses on Violent Crimes Against Children has a need for a trained medical examiner to provide Forensic Pathology services by conducting on-site case consultations telephone conference calls with investigators at the IOSS on all aspects of pediatric and adult death investigations.

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REQUIREMENTS AND ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES OF THE RFI:

1. Requirements – Review Cases

On-site case consultations, telephone conference calls, and consultations with investigators at the IOSS on all aspects of adult and pediatric death investigations. Case materials shall include autopsies, medical reports, tissue slides, and crime scene photographs.

1.1 Task 1

The contractor must review cases submitted for FBI criminal investigative analysis with regard to completeness, validity, and appropriateness of forensic pathology information.

1.2 Task 2

The contractor shall assist FBI personnel regarding forensic pathology findings in current death investigations.

1.3 Task 3

The contractor shall suggest additional investigative techniques that might be employed in cases.

1.4 Task 4

The contractor shall advise and assist FBI criminal investigative personnel regarding forensic pathology issues in preparing for courtroom testimony in cases that have been submitted for criminal investigative analysis.

2. Requirements – Training Training and instruction as a guest speaker.

2.1 Task 1

The contractor shall provide training and instruction as needed for law enforcement personnel and apply the forensic pathology concepts, as applicable.

The requirement is for 0.50 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) contractor for 960 annual hours.

3. Anticipated Deliverables - Written Reports and/or Oral Presentations The contractor must provide, as requested, written reports and/or oral presentations concerning activities performed by the Contractor pertinent to the mission of the IOSS.

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3.1 Task 1

The contractor shall review cases submitted for FBI criminal investigative analysis with regard to completeness, validity, and appropriateness of forensic pathology information.

3.2 Task 2

The contractor shall assist FBI personnel regarding forensic pathology findings in current death investigations.

3.3 Task 3

The contractor shall suggest additional investigative techniques that might be employed in cases.

3.4 Task 4

The contractor shall advise and assist FBI criminal investigative personnel regarding forensic pathology issues in preparing for courtroom testimony in cases that have been submitted for criminal investigative analysis.

Examples:

Written report of Contractor’s findings arrived at an on-site case consultation, telephone conference call, and/or consultation at a crime; prepare for and present expert testimony in court proceedings where the IOSS analysis of child death investigations under examination and contractor’s expertise are current and relevant.

Prepare and deliver training curriculum in training forums, as requested, or applicable due to findings.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Labor Category: Medical Examiner

Clearance Level: None required

Education Level Required:

• Undergraduate Degree (minimum 4 Years)

• Medical School (minimum 4 Years)

• Pathology Residency (3-4 Years)

• Juris Doctor/Doctorate

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Required Qualifications:

Board Certification in Forensic Pathology

Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology

Expert knowledge in all aspects of child and adult death investigations (including SIDs, SUIDS, and other pediatric deaths).

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in forensic pathology

Valid/current license to practice medicine in the United States

Highly developed oral and written communication skills, in order to effectively solicit support and gather information from others; document research findings clearly and effectively; convey highly technical information, and to conduct training for FBI personnel with varying levels of understanding and excellent interpersonal skills to maintain liason with FBI representatives and to provide guidance to FBI personnel serving in the IOSS.

PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Place of Performance: Medical Examiner’s Office and FBI Offices throughout the United States

Anticipated Lifecycle: Multiple Year

Anticipated NAICS code(s):

• NAICS 621111 (Offices of Physicians) PSC: Q515

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

The FBI does not have an internal "Medical Examiner" department, it relies on external medical examiners and its own forensic experts to achieve specific investigative objectives.

The primary objectives the FBI pursues through collaboration with medical examiners include:

• Establishment of Legal Evidence: Securing scientific assessments and interpretations that are pivotal for trial testimony and investigative success.

• Cause and Manner of Death: Determining whether a death was a homicide, suicide, accident, or natural to establish federal jurisdiction.

• Evidence Collection and Preservation:

o Identifying areas on a victim's body where a suspect may have deposited DNA.

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o Maintaining the Chain of Custody to ensure evidence is admissible in federal court.

• Victim Identification: Utilizing fingerprints, dental records, and DNA analysis to identify deceased individuals in federal cases or mass casualty events.

• Coordination with Federal Labs: Working with the FBI Laboratory Division to share technical information and specialized forensic data.

• Intelligence and Trend Analysis: Identifying public safety threats, such as patterns in drug overdoses (e.g., fentanyl) or disease outbreaks, to inform broader federal prevention strategies.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS OF THIS RFI:

This RFI is open to small business vendors, registered in SAM.GOV for market research only to request input from potential providers of forensic pathology support from a qualified Medical

Examiner.

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The government would like to know which firms can provide clinical pathology support 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 must be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. All submissions must be unclassified.

3. Address whether your company has a GSA Schedule and if they can provide these services on schedule. If able to provide the services on schedule, provide the schedule and Special Item

Number (SIN).

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

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 (if applicable):

NASA SEWP Contract:

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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 and any 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, offers, or pricing.

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.

7. Do not include proprietary information.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Small Business vendors responding to this RFI should provide their response via email with MSWord, or PDF attachments no later than 12:00PM Central Time on March 17, 2026.

RFI Points of Contact:

Name: Jescia Sigh Name: Brandi Edmiston

Email: jrsigh@fbi.gov Email: bmedmiston@fbi.gov