RFI - Photgrammetry Software.docx

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) TEMPLATE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

PHOTOGRAMMETRY PROCESSING SOFTWARE

6/30/2024

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) TEMPLATE

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 for the photogrammetry processing software. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Laboratory Division (LD) Evidence Response Team Unit is seeking Manufacturers of Photogrammetry Processing software for the photogrammetric processing of digital images to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional maps and models.

In 2018 The Laboratory Division’s (LD) established a sUAS program with the purpose of conducting initial training and testing of prospective sUAS instructors, establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for sUAS operations, develop and modify sUAS curriculum and testing protocols for future field ERP sUAS Pilots, and test and evaluate the operational effectiveness of sUAS equipment including camera sensors, flight controllers, monitors, and digital image storage and manipulation methods.

The primary mission that is conducted by the LD’s sUAS program is Crime Scene Mapping and Documentation. To conduct these missions, the sUAS flies a grid pattern autonomously using settings pre-determined by the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC). The sUAS then flies the mission and captures hundred to thousands of photographs of the area. The photogrammetry software allows these photos to then processed. By analyzing the geometry, scale and spatial relationships within a set of photographs the software can utilize advanced algorithms to triangulate data points from multiple images, allowing the generations of highly detailed and precise 3D models of crime scenes. The purpose of the photogrammetry software is to extract three-dimensional (3D) information from two-dimensional (2D) images, enabling the creation of accurate and detailed 3D models.

In 2018 when the LD established the sUAS program there were few companies that supplied photogrammetry software. Since that time the sUAS market has grown exponentially and the amount companies that offer photogrammetry software has followed this growth. This growth has also been led by an increase in the quality of the products produced by the software as well as an expansion in the possible use cases for the software. To date the LD usage of photogrammetry software has been in the overall documentation of crime scenes utilizing sUAS imagery. However, with the increase in capabilities of the software several possible new use cases are emerging. The primary among them is utilizing the software to create 3D models of evidentiary items that currently are only documented using 2D photographs.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to any original manufacture of Photogrammetry Processing Software for market research only to request input from potential providers of Photogrammetry Processing Software that meets or exceeds the specifications of the below contemplated requirement.

The Government would like to know which firms can provide the 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.

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:

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

Due to the various missions that the LD sUAS will be required to do, the new Photogrammetry software must have the following specifications:

· Ability to process georeferenced and or non-georeferenced photographs photogrammetrically to produce the following products, using at minimum the below export file formats.

· Two-dimensional (2D) orthomosaic

· Exports: GeoTiff, .kml, .jpeg

· Digital surface model

· Exports: GeoTiff, .jpeg, xyz, .las, .laz

· Digital terrain model

· Exports: GeoTiff, .jpeg

· 2D “hill-shade” model

· Exports: GeoTiff, .jpeg

· Three-dimensional (3D) point cloud

· Exports: .las, .laz, ply, .xyz, .e57

· 3D Mesh

· Exports: .ply, .fbx, .dxf, .obj, .pdf

· Thermal Maps

· GeoTiff, .jpeg

· Reflectance Maps

· GeoTiff, .jpeg

· The software must allow the importation of Ground Control Point (GPC) data to aid in accurate georeferencing of the project.

· The software must allow for the creation of Manual Tie Points (MTP) to aid in the processing of the project.

· The software must have the ability to edit generated point clouds to remove unwanted or noisy data.

· Allow for the creation of a “Fly-Through” video created from generated point cloud or mesh data.

· Exports: .mp4, .wmv

· The software must allow of the user to import existing point cloud data into created projects to allow merging of multiple projects.

· The software must create an accuracy report, that details the relative or absolute accuracy of the project.

· The software must allow for both online and offline usage and license activation.

· The software may allow for the masking of images to remove unwanted sections of the photo from the photogrammetric processing.

· The software must allow for local computer processing.

· The software must operate in the Windows operating system.

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. All interested parties shall at the request of the FBI provide demonstration of the photogrammetric processing software’s function and products utilizing a data set supplied by the LD.

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

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

5. 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.

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 ½ * 11 page size, no more than 20 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font, one-inch margins, Times New Roman Font, demonstrating ability to meet the FBI’s requirements. The documentation must address, at a minimum, the following:

· Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address

· Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), CAGE Code, DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status

· Qualifications, if applicable, as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern

· System for Award Management (SAM) registered NAICS codes

· If the vendor is a small business, an explanation of the vendor’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this SOW

· The type of work the vendor has performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement to include the type of contract and method of contracting (GSA, GWAC, other contracting vehicle)

· Vendor participation in any Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC) or General Services Administration (GSA) schedules which may be utilized for the contract

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

The capability package shall be sent via email to tbcutright@fbi.gov. Submissions must be received no later than 5pm Eastern Standard Time on June 25th, 2024. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Contracting Specialist (CS) Tyler Cutright via email tbcutright@fbi.gov by June 18th, 2024. All correspondence shall take place in writing. No phone calls will be accepted regarding this RFI. Feedback regarding your response will not be provided. The Government reserves the right to engage responding companies with clarification questions or direct follow-up on product capabilities or information to further understand a response.

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.

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