Fibor Optic UAS RFI.docx

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FIBER OPTIC UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS)

November 20, 2025

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

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 UAS systems and subscriptions. 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), is responsible for the investigation of a multitude of federal crimes. UAS are used in a variety of facets while responding, and on scene of, various incidents. The FBI would like to seek information and ascertain if vendors are able to supply the products listed below.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to small and large businesses for market research only to request input from potential UAS providers (see specifications below).

The Government would like to know which firms can provide the UAS hardware and service 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. This RFI is for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and resellers.

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

The FBI is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry information on the enclosed requirements and request information on any industry changes or improvements that the FBI should consider when looking to achieve products and capabilities that meet requirements and are compatible with the commercial environment.

The FBI is seeking vendors that have the capability to supply:

1. A UAS that operates via fiber optic cable between the UAS and the Ground Control Station (GCS).

2. Any size, class, and capability will be looked at.

3. Must be NDAA compliant.

DISCLAIMER and RESPONSES

THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS IS BEING ISSUED SOLELY 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.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Interested parties are requested to respond to this Sources Sought / RFI with a capability statement.

2. Capability statements will be in PDF, Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Excel format and are due 1:00pm CT, December 23rd, 2025. Responses shall be limited to 10 pages and submitted to the Contracting Officer at bames@fbi.gov . Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. All information should be UNCLASSIFIED material only. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

a. The capability statement shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

i. Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and email of designated point of contact.

ii. Company DUNS number, UEI, and CAGE Code.

iii. Business type (large business, small business, small, disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business etc.).

iv. System for Award Management (SAM) registered NAICS codes.

3. The above information should be consolidated into one attachment.

Note the number of pages does not include the page with the administrative information requested above.

Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contract Specialist, bames@fbi.gov no later than 1:00pm CT, December 10th, 2025. Questions will be formatted with subject line identifying the RFI Title. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers to the SAM.gov website; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that all questions will be answered.

Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide products for this effort. The information provided in the RFI and all attachments are subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The FBI has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI, to include all attachments, should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

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