Clearview AI Facial Recognition Software

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W9124726QA005) is for the procurement of five (5) Clearview AI software licenses. Clearview AI is described as a brand name recognition software that parses social media photos to identify potential subjects and victims. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Five (5) Clearview AI software licenses.

• The software is URL-based and runs on a Tool Cloud Database, providing user access for the contract duration.

• Salient characteristics include:

  • Online Based service type.
  • Purpose: Information Collection Retrieval.
  • Delivery from Public Domain and Agency sources.
  • Verification Method: National Institute of Standard and Testing.
  • Success Denominator Control: Facial Recognition Vendor Test.
  • Frequency Threshold: 98% accuracy.
  • Security: Law Enforcement Sensitive Information Protections Compliant.
  • Scope of Collection: 50 billion images.
  • Attestation Certification: SOC 2 Type II.
  • Risk Management: TX-Ramp Certified.
  • Data Transmitted: TLS 1.2 or higher.
  • Encryption: Transport Layer Security (TLS).
  • Testing Audit Method: Penetration Testing.
  • Testing Frequency: Annually.
  • Testing Scope: Cloud Database and Source Code.
  • Vulnerability: Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Analysis Type: Static analysis code testing (SAST) ongoing.
  • Network Vulnerability Scan: Period Base.
  • Methodology of Scan: Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
  • Additional Security: External attack surface management (EASM) (Continuous).

• The contract is administered by W6QM MICC FDO FT BRAGG.

• The NAICS code is 513210 with a size standard of $47,000,000.00.

• The contract period of performance spans from March 20, 2026, to March 19, 2030, with annual quantities of 5 licenses each year.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Offer Due Date: March 09, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

• Questions due by: March 04, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.

• Proposals are due via email to jessica.l.copare.civ@army.mil and sarah.k.jacques.civ@army.mil.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability and Price.

• The Government may award without discussions.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• FAR clauses incorporated by reference and full text are listed throughout the document.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated.

• Payment instructions are detailed, including the use of Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Offerors must submit a separate cover sheet with specific company information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the salient characteristics for the procurement of five (5) licenses for Clearview AI, a URL-based intelligence service operating on a Tool Cloud Database. The service will provide user access for a period covered by the performance period.

• Service Type: Online Based

• Purpose: Information Collection Retrieval

• Delivery: Public Domaine sources and Agency sources

• Verification Method: National Institute of Standard and Testing

• Success Denominator Control: Facial Recognition Vendor Test

• Frequency Threshold: 98% accuracy

• Security: Law Enforcement Sensitive Information Protections Compliant

• Scope of Collection: 50 billion images

• Attestation Certification: SOC 2 Type II

• Risk Management: TX-Ramp Certified

• Regulatory Entity: State Mandated (TEXAS)

• Data Transmitted: TLS 1.2 or higher

• Data Method Transfer: Point to Point

• Encryption: Transport Layer Security (TLS)

• Testing Audit Method: Penetration Testing

• Testing Frequency: Annually

• Testing Scope: Cloud Database and Source Code

• Test result available: Yes, with Non-disclosure Agreement

• Vulnerability: Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Analysis Type: Static analysis code testing (SAST) ongoing

• Network Vulnerability Scan: Period Base

• Methodology of Scan: Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

• Additional Security: External attack surface management (EASM) (Continuous)

• Period of Performance: 20 March 2026 - 19 March 2027

• Requested Delivery Date: 20 March 2026

• Not specified in this document.

• Not specified in this document.

• Delivery Address: BLDG E2040, Desert Storm Dr, Fort Liberty, NC 28348

• Point of contact information is redacted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Memorandum for Record justifying a sole-source acquisition for Clearview AI software licenses. The 1st Special Forces Command (A) requires five (5) licenses of Clearview AI, a brand name recognition software that identifies potential subjects and victims from social media photos. The justification is based on the software's unique capabilities and superior accuracy, confirmed by NIST.

• Procurement of five (5) Clearview AI software licenses.

• Software must parse social media photos to identify potential subjects and victims.

• Software must have a 99.85% accuracy rating.

• Contract Type: Fixed Price (implied by justification for brand name buy).

• Period of Performance: Base Period (20 MAR 2026 - 19 MAR 2027) with three (3) Option Periods (20 MAR 2027 - 19 MAR 2030).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the justification notes that if the brand name restriction is over $25K, it will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

This document is a justification for a sole-source acquisition, not a solicitation with submission instructions or evaluation criteria. However, it indicates that the action is a brand name restriction over $25K and will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

This is a sole-source justification, indicating no set-aside or specific eligibility requirements for other vendors.

• The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) / FAR 16.505(a)(4) for Brand Name.
• Market research identified two other sources (Faceck.ID and Pimeyes.com) but found them to be open source and lacking the required accuracy and security.
• Previous procurement of this requirement was also sole-source.
• The Contracting Officer certifies the cost will be fair and reasonable and that this sole-source purchase is in the Government's best interest.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the salient characteristics for a URL-based intelligence service that runs on a Tool Cloud Database. The service will provide user access for information collection retrieval from public domain and agency sources.

• Quantity: 5 units

• Period of Performance: 20 March 2026 - 19 March 2027

• Service Type: Online Based

• Verification Method: National Institute of Standard and Testing

• Success Denominator Control: Facial Recognition Vendor Test

• Frequency Threshold: 98% accuracy

• Security: Law Enforcement Sensitive Information Protections Compliant

• Scope of Collection: 50 billion images

• Attestation Certification: SOC 2 Type II

• Risk Management: TX-Ramp Certified

• Regulatory Entity: State Mandated (TEXAS)

• Data Transmission: TLS 1.2 or higher, Point to Point transfer

• Encryption: Transport Layer Security (TLS)

• Testing Audit Method: Penetration Testing (Annually)

• Testing Scope: Cloud Database and Source Code

• Test Results: Available, with Non-disclosure Agreement

• Vulnerability: Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Analysis Type: Static analysis code testing (SAST) ongoing

• Network Vulnerability Scan: Period Base

• Methodology of Scan: Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

• Additional Security: External attack surface management (EASM) (Continuous)

• Requested Delivery Date: 20 March 2026

• Not specified in this document.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document lists a point of contact for further inquiries.