Evaluation of mobile device security using a wireless access method

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), through its Redstone Arsenal Field Office, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit industry feedback on the development of a mobile device security evaluation capability using wireless access methods. The government seeks to determine whether existing commercial products meet its requirements or whether development of a custom solution is necessary under a Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). Key objectives include creating a singular working prototype capable of assessing mobile device security vulnerabilities through local wireless technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB), excluding cellular protocols. The evaluation will test one device at a time in a single location, with testing and development modifications permitted on the prototype. Interested parties must submit white papers consisting of a cover letter and technical approach by February 25, 2026, while technical questions may be submitted to the Agreements Officer, Marie Agrinzoni, until February 13, 2026. All submissions must be unclassified and concise, addressing company information, contractor status, vehicle information, commercial terms, and technical capability.

This procurement involves no set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractors or previous award values have been identified in the available documentation. The government has not yet allocated specific funding for this effort and has not finalized key acquisition details including the rights allocation template, price analysis techniques, or the specific acquisition structure (phased activities, down-selects, or demonstrations). Both Android and iOS devices running the latest operating systems are within scope, with MTE-based iPhones excluded from consideration. Facility security clearances are not required for prime contractors or subcontractors; however, a DD-254 will be provided upon award. The government encourages responses from both traditional and non-traditional vendors, with prior Department of Justice or FBI experience valued but not required, and anticipates structuring the OTA with commercial-leaning terms emphasizing flexibility and rapid innovation.