RFI for Dual Iris NIR Camera Devices

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division is conducting market research on Near Infrared (NIR) iris camera devices capable of dual iris capture for biometric collection purposes. The agency seeks information on two primary device categories: stationary NIR camera devices for dual iris biometric collection and mobile iris biometric collection systems. Key requirements include conformance to FBI Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS) standards, compatibility and interoperability with other biometric recognition systems, integration capability with existing live scan terminals, and support for the interchange of iris biometric images between government entities. The cameras must capture both right and left irises while accommodating missing or uncapturable irises due to injury or other conditions. Vendors must submit capability packages by 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 31, 2026, to lasmith4@fbi.gov in a format not exceeding 20 pages, using Word, Excel, or searchable PDF with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. No specific evaluation criteria have been detailed in this preliminary notice, as this is market research rather than a formal solicitation.

This Pre-Solicitation Notice carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers. No award value or budget range has been specified, as the FBI has explicitly stated that this RFI is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to award a contract. Vendors should submit company information including business size, DUNS number, CAGE code, GSA Schedule status if applicable, facility clearance information, and pricing data marked as proprietary; however, the government emphasizes that all response costs are the sole responsibility of vendors with no reimbursement from the FBI and that any pricing provided is for market research purposes only. This notice represents preliminary market research to inform future procurement decisions rather than a binding contractual opportunity.