IMD Redaction Tool

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information from qualified manufacturers regarding an Intelligent Multi-Layer Document Redaction (IMD-RT) tool—software designed to manage sensitive information removal across various document types with robust manual redaction capabilities and multi-layer redaction architecture as primary requirements. The FBI requires the ability to maintain a single master document with multiple, independently manageable redaction layers that can be selectively applied to produce different versions for various audiences and disclosure requirements. Key requirements include support for 400 concurrent users, FedRAMP Medium certification (potentially High), integration with case management systems like Sentinel, contextual recognition using AI/NLP technologies, metadata scrubbing, and the ability to handle documents up to 1000 pages in multiple languages including Spanish, Arabic, French, Russian, and German. While automated detection features are valued, the FBI emphasizes the need for precise, user-controlled tools that enable staff to accurately identify, categorize across layers, review, and permanently remove sensitive information. This Pre-Solicitation Notice was posted on November 13, 2025, with a deadline for questions and responses due by December 11, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as No Set-Aside. The FBI's current solution uses HighView 4, though no incumbent contractor is specified in the available documentation. The procurement anticipates handling 1 TB of annual data ingestion with 20-30% yearly growth, requiring 8 TB of file storage and 2 TB of database storage, indicating substantial infrastructure demands. The solution must support distinct FOIA and classification redaction layers, email thread deduplication, workflow management system integration, and configurable alert systems to accommodate various review processes including FOIA, prepublication review, discovery classification review, and ad-hoc redaction projects. Specific budget information or award values are not disclosed in this Pre-Solicitation Notice; interested vendors should review the associated government files, particularly the Q&A Excel sheet, for additional technical specifications and procurement details.