Identity-Based Biometric System RFI
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for an Identity-Based Biometric System. This RFI seeks available software solutions to store and search subjects at the classified level (Secret and/or Top-Secret/SCI). The solution must support various biometric modalities and integrate with external systems. Responses are due by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The FBI requires a software solution capable of:
- Storing and searching subjects at Secret and/or Top-Secret/SCI levels.
- Supporting data feeds from external systems.
- Enrolling and searching face, fingerprint, palmprint, iris, and latent fingerprints, along with associated biographic information.
- Being flexible, scalable, and able to accommodate increasing capacity and new identities.
- Exporting customizable packages of identity records.
- Being a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product, deployable in government cloud environments, and adhering to stringent security and compliance standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Open to manufacturers of software and platforms; small businesses encouraged to explain capability).
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Questions Due: February 2, 2026
- Published: January 15, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Responses should be submitted in Word, Excel, or PDF format, not exceeding 15 pages (single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins). Submissions must include company name, business size, evidence of capability, GSA Schedule/GWAC information, licensing/pricing models, and availability of test licenses. Demonstrations may be requested. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only; it is not a request for proposal or quote, and no funds are available for response preparation.
Additional Notes
All submissions must be unclassified. Responses will not be returned, and no costs will be reimbursed by the FBI. The solution is not intended to replace the Next Generation Identification System Functionality.