Data Extraction Software

The United States Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is conducting market research for data extraction and unlocking software targeting Android and Apple mobile devices through the Digital Evidence Field Operations (DEFO) Unit. The Request for Information (RFI) seeks Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products capable of forensic data extraction with specific technical requirements including full file system extraction, credential decryption, offline operation, and cross-platform compatibility. Vendors must submit electronic responses no later than 3:00 PM on April 4th, 2025, with all potential questions to be submitted by March 26th and answered by March 31st. Submissions are strictly limited to 20 one-sided pages and must be unclassified, containing comprehensive information about company details, technical capabilities, licensing models, and potential government contract vehicles. The RFI emphasizes that this is a pure market research exercise with no guaranteed solicitation or contract award, and respondents will not be reimbursed for preparation costs.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, suggesting it will be open to all qualified vendors. While no incumbent contractors are named in the documentation, the RFI signals the FBI's intent to explore comprehensive mobile device forensic data extraction capabilities across different operating systems and device types. The government files do not specify a precise award value or budget range for the potential future procurement. Interested vendors are expected to provide detailed pricing information for licensing and subscription models as part of their response. The timeline for potential future procurement appears to be aligned with the current RFI process, with response deadlines carefully structured to allow thorough vendor submissions and FBI review of market capabilities.