RFI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Translation

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), under the Department of Justice, is soliciting information on artificial intelligence and natural language processing technologies designed to enhance the monitoring and analysis of inmate communications across its 120 institutions. The RFI seeks solutions capable of automatically transcribing, translating, and analyzing inmate phone calls, electronic messages, and other communication channels to detect criminal activities including gang communication, contraband smuggling, terrorism, financial fraud, and human trafficking. Respondents must demonstrate multilingual audio processing capabilities, automated content analysis, integration with existing data sources, and advanced analytics functionality. Key qualifications include prior deployments in correctional or law enforcement contexts, technical competency with multiple languages and dialects, appropriate security certifications, and scalable performance metrics. Interested vendors must submit detailed 10-page PDF responses to bwilson1@bop.gov by 11:00 a.m. EST on December 15, 2025, with the submission deadline providing the critical milestone for this market research initiative.

This Pre-Solicitation Notice carries no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractors or award values are specified in the available documentation. The RFI is classified under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC code R608 (Support—Administrative: Translation and Interpreting), reflecting the administrative and technology service nature of the procurement. No specific budget range or contract award value has been disclosed at this stage. The RFI explicitly states that this inquiry is solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contract award, indicating that the BOP is in the information-gathering phase to assess available technological solutions and market capabilities prior to potential formal procurement action.