TSC Authenticator Management

The Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation's Threat Screening Center (TSC) is seeking an authentication management software solution to support its screening mission of developing technology initiatives for watch-listing and encounter information shared with federal, state, local, and international partners. This Request for Information (RFI) is soliciting market research from both small and large businesses on commercial authentication software that meets specific NIST 800-53 revision 5 security controls, including maintaining lists of compromised passwords, verifying password complexity, transmitting passwords over cryptographically protected channels, and enforcing 12-character passwords with mixed character types. Respondents must submit capability packages addressing the FBI's authentication software needs, including company information, technical capabilities, GSA Schedule details, and potential innovative approaches. The evaluation will focus on technical capabilities and alignment with the specified NIST security requirements. The submission deadline is September 30, 2025, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time, with responses limited to 25 pages maximum in Word, Excel, or searchable PDF format and directed to contracting officer Brandon James.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified businesses regardless of size. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation, suggesting this may be a new requirement or the government is exploring alternatives to existing solutions. The RFI does not specify award values, budget ranges, or contract quantities, as this is purely a market research exercise to inform future procurement decisions. The government emphasizes this software would be considered commercial and explicitly states this effort will not be consolidated with previous efforts, indicating a standalone procurement approach. Respondents are specifically instructed not to submit proposals, offers, or past performance information, reinforcing the information-gathering nature of this pre-solicitation activity.