Request for Information for Document Authentication and Identity Verification Tools
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 U.S. Citizen Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Document Authentication and Identity Verification Tools. This RFI seeks enterprise-level, remote, software-based solutions to modernize operations by supporting document authentication, facial comparison with presentation attack defense, and identity document data extraction for integration into existing USCIS systems. Responses are due by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
USCIS requires insights into technologies that can provide remote document authentication and identity verification. Key capabilities sought include:
- Authenticating U.S. and foreign identity documents, extracting structured data and high-quality images in real-time.
- A reusable core API-based platform and verification engine for both remote and in-person contexts.
- 100% software-based solutions, with FedRAMP Moderate authorization (or equivalent) for cloud-based offerings.
- Guided user experience for image capture (documents and selfies), quality checks, and retake options.
- Authentication methods (template matching, rule-based, AI) including barcode and Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ) scanning.
- Support for biometric chip, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and mobile integrations.
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR), intelligent document processing, or computer vision for data extraction.
- Cross-device workflows, clear error messages, scalability (minimum 10 million transactions annually), and FIPS 197 AES 256-bit encryption.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Office: USCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)
- Place of Performance: Camp Springs, MD, United States
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will inform USCIS on available capabilities and potential acquisition approaches. The government will not reimburse for information submitted.
Additional Notes
Respondents should provide a one-page cover letter, five pages of answers to specific questions (e.g., AWS compatibility, AI/ML usage, pricing structure, supported documents, fraud detection), and up to five additional pages for technical specifications, metrics, or example architectures. Responses must be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to the Senior Contract Specialist, Nicholas Barrett, at Nicholas.p.barrett@uscis.dhs.gov. Proprietary information should be marked accordingly.