Artificial Intelligence for Unmanned Aerial Systems

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Redstone Arsenal Field Office is seeking artificial intelligence capabilities specifically designed to operate with unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This pre-solicitation notice, posted on November 20, 2025, invites industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) process to help the FBI understand available solutions and market capabilities in this emerging technology area. Interested vendors should review the attached RFI document for detailed information regarding the specific technical requirements, qualifications needed, and the objectives the FBI aims to achieve with AI-enabled UAS integration. The solicitation will proceed to a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) stage following the RFI period, with interested parties encouraged to submit their responses and technical feedback by December 31, 2025, to inform the government's acquisition strategy. The evaluation process will consider vendor expertise in artificial intelligence, unmanned systems integration, and the ability to meet the FBI's operational and security requirements, though specific evaluation criteria will be detailed in the forthcoming formal solicitation documents.

This is a civilian acquisition with no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers, suggesting this may represent a new capability requirement or a re-competition of existing work. Specific award values, budget ranges, and detailed numerical specifications regarding UAS quantities or performance metrics are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice and will likely be provided in the subsequent formal RFP. Vendors should anticipate that additional details regarding contract value, performance timelines, and technical specifications will be available when the full solicitation is released following the RFI comment period. Interested parties are advised to monitor federal contracting platforms for the formal solicitation announcement and to maintain engagement with the FBI throughout the pre-solicitation phase.