Specialized OSINT Tools IDIQ

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools. The FBI's Directorate of Intelligence (DI) manages the Social Media Program (SOMEP) and requires these tools to assist Headquarters Divisions and Field Offices in conducting lawful research and searches against Commercially Available Data (CAI) and Publicly Available Information (PAI), including social media data. The goal is to identify, collect, process, collate, and capture information relevant to preventing, investigating, and defeating threats to national security and American interests.

• The acquisition is for a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Tools must focus on specific areas of the internet and provide in-depth data discovery.

• The IDIQ will be organized by Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), each focused on a specific type of OSINT tool. The listed CLIN categories include:

  • Financial/banking information
  • Deep and Dark Web
  • US business information
  • International business information
  • Vehicle history and technical information
  • Historical internet data
  • Terrorism related information
  • Image information
  • Video information
  • Identity records
  • Property and land records

• Offerors must state which category their tool fits into.

• Offerors must complete and submit attached CAI questions with their proposal for a Security Review (pre-award suitability assessment).

• This is a small business set-aside for a multiple-award IDIQ.

• The Government guarantees each awardee a minimum of $500 per contract year.

• The period of performance includes a base year, four (4) 12-month option periods, and a 6-month extension.

• Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to jspatafore@fbi.gov.

• Proposals must be valid for 120 days from the proposal due date.

• Proposals must be organized into three volumes: Company Data, Technical Approach, and Price.

• Each CLIN requires its own separate proposal and complete set of volumes.

• Evaluation will use a best value "trade-off" approach, considering Company Data validation, Technical Approach (Factor 1, more important), and Price (Factor 2).

• Competed orders under this IDIQ will use Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures.

• This acquisition is a small business set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission and represent themselves as small under NAICS 513210.

• The RFP has undergone several revisions, with Version 5.0 issued on June 2, 2026.

• Key changes include clarifications on business size, NAICS codes, and submission requirements.

• Attachments include Terms and Conditions, SOW, Question Template, and Pricing Template.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Directorate of Intelligence (DI). The goal is to equip FBI Headquarters Divisions and Field Offices with Software as a Service (SaaS) tools for lawful research and searches against Commercially Available Data (CAI) and Publicly Available Information (PAI).

The contract will provide specialized OSINT tools that are focused, unique, and niche, offering in-depth views into various types of data. These tools are intended to assist in investigations by identifying, organizing, and analyzing PAI and CAI. The SOW details eleven specific Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for different categories of OSINT tools:

• CLIN 1: Financial/Banking Information
• CLIN 2: Deep/Dark Web
• CLIN 3: US Business Data
• CLIN 4: International Business Data
• CLIN 5: Vehicle history and technical information
• CLIN 6: Historical internet data
• CLIN 7: Terrorism related information
• CLIN 8: Image Information
• CLIN 9: Video Information
• CLIN 10: Identity Records
• CLIN 11: Property and land records

Contractors must provide comprehensive data analysis capabilities, robust security postures (e.g., FedRAMP certification, 256-bit encryption), 508 Compliance, and data export capabilities. They must also provide monthly status reports including task completion, training provided, statistical data (account holders, active users, searches), and planned updates.

The primary place of performance is online via the open internet, accessible to FBI users from anywhere on Bureau-owned devices. The contract period is not specified in this document excerpt, but it is an IDIQ contract.

• All tools must be Software as a Service (SaaS) and accessible via commercial web-browsers.
• No software shall be downloaded, installed, or integrated into FBI computers.
• Contractors must provide a helpdesk available 24/7 with a response time of five minutes.
• Training must be provided, including live virtual and self-paced modules with closed captioning.
• Facial Recognition capabilities are not required and must be turned off if present.
• No Key Personnel are required.
• Travel is generally conducted virtually; however, authorized travel for specific needs will be paid by the FBI.
• The Government reserves the right to conduct on-ramp and off-ramp competitions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools. The Directorate of Intelligence (DI) manages the Social Media Program (SOMEP) to assist in lawful research and searches against Commercially Available Data (CAI) and Publicly Available Information (PAI), including social media. The goal is to identify, organize, and analyze threat-related data for law enforcement purposes, addressing challenges posed by the increasing use of virtual mediums by threat actors.

The FBI requires professional service firms with expertise in OSINT software. The IDIQ contract will be organized by Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), each focusing on a specific type of tool for collecting, processing, collating, and capturing Open-Source information. The specialized tools must fall into one of the following categories:

• Financial/banking information

• Deep and Dark Web

• US business information

• International business information

• Vehicle history and technical information

• Historical internet data

• Terrorism related information

• Image information

• Video information

• Identity records

• Property and land records

• This is a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• It is a small business set-aside.

• The government guarantees each awardee a minimum of $500 per contract year.

• The period of performance includes a base year, four 12-month option periods, and a 6-month extension.

• Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist.

• The proposal is organized into three volumes: Company Data (Volume I), Technical Approach (Volume II), and Price (Volume III).

• Each CLIN requires a separate proposal and set of volumes.

• Evaluation will be based on a best value "trade-off" approach, considering Company Data validation, Non-price (Factor 1 - Technical Approach), and Price (Factor 2).

• Technical Approach is more important than Price.

• For competed orders, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) will be used.

• This acquisition is a small business set-aside.

• Offerors must be certified on SAM.gov as a small business under NAICS 513210 at the time of proposal submission.

• A valid SAM.gov registration is required to be eligible for award.

• The RFP has undergone several revisions, with Version 4.0 issued on May 29, 2026.

• Offerors are required to complete and submit attached CAI questions with their Proposal.

• Security review is a pre-award suitability assessment and not an evaluation factor.

• The Government reserves the right to conduct on-ramp and off-ramp competitions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing template provided for offerors to submit their pricing for the Specialized OSINT Tools opportunity. It outlines the structure for detailing costs across various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and performance periods.

• Instructions Sheet: Provides general guidance on filling out the template, including restrictions on modifying cells, rows, or columns. It specifies that all grey cells are fixed and that licenses must provide full functionality.
• CLIN Sheets (0001-0011): Each sheet corresponds to a specific CLIN (e.g., Financial/Banking Information, Deep and Dark Web, etc.). Offerors must populate the 'Offeror Name', 'Item #', 'Product Code/Serial Number/Identifier', 'Product Description', and 'Unit Price' for each CLIN. Discounts can be applied, and the sheet automatically calculates the 6-Month Extension price per FAR 52.217-8. Pricing is to be provided for Base (Single) License and various Tiered License quantities (Tier I: 2-50, Tier II: 51-100, Tier III: 101-500, Tier IV: 501+), across Base Year through Option Year 4, plus a 6M Extension.
• TOTAL Sheet: This sheet summarizes the pricing for each CLIN and license type across all performance periods. Offerors must populate their name in cell C1. The rest of the sheet is auto-populated based on the CLIN sheets.

This template is critical for bidders to accurately and completely submit their pricing proposal. Adherence to the formatting and content instructions is mandatory. Bidders must ensure all required fields are populated and that the pricing reflects the specified license types, quantities, and performance periods. Failure to use the template correctly may result in a non-compliant offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Proposal - RFP) for commercial products and commercial services. The specific details of what is being procured are referenced in the "SEE ATTACHED SOW and RFP" section, indicating that a Statement of Work (SOW) and the full Request for Proposal document are provided separately.

• The core of the requirement is detailed in an attached Statement of Work (SOW) and the main Request for Proposal (RFP).

• The contract period includes a base period plus four option years and a six-month extension.

• The solicitation number is 15F06726R0000026.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code and size standard are to be determined and will be specified in the solicitation.

• The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

• Offerors are to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24 on the form.

• The offer due date is not specified on this page but is indicated in Block 8.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed on this page.

• This solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

• Contact information for the Contract Specialist (Joseph Spatafore) and Contracting Officer (Harriett Williams) is provided.

• The document incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools. The FBI's Directorate of Intelligence (DI) manages the Social Media Program (SOMEP) and requires these tools to assist Headquarters Divisions and Field Offices in conducting lawful research and searches against Commercially Available Data (CAI) and Publicly Available Information (PAI), including social media. The goal is to identify, organize, and analyze threat-related data to prevent, investigate, and defeat threats to national and American interests abroad.

• The acquisition is a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Tools must provide Open-Source information and the ability to collect, process, collate, and capture data.

• Specialized tools must fall into one or more of the following categories:

  • Financial / banking information
  • Deep and Dark Web
  • US business information
  • International business information
  • Vehicle history and technical information
  • Historical internet data
  • Terrorism related information
  • Image information
  • Video information
  • Identity records
  • Property and land records

• Offerors must state which category(s) their tool fits into. The Government will select a maximum of two (2) tools per category.

• Offerors must complete and submit attached CAI questions with their Proposal.

• Multiple-Award IDIQ contract.

• Minimum Contract Guarantee: $500 per contract year for each awardee.

• Period of Performance: Base year, four (4) 12-month option periods, and a 6-month extension.

• Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist.

• Proposals must be valid for 120 days from the proposal due date.

• Submission is divided into three volumes:

  • Volume I: Company Data (1 page, one-sided)
  • Volume II: Technical Approach (9 pages, one-sided)
  • Volume III: Price (3 pages, one-sided) and Attachment 4 - Pricing Template (N/A)

• Evaluation will use a best value "trade-off" approach, considering Company Data validation, Non-price (Technical Approach), and Price.

• Technical Approach is more important than Price.

• Security review (Product Risk Assessment) is required prior to award but is not an evaluation factor.

• The IDIQ is intended for small business authorized resellers of Specialized OSINT Tools.

• A valid SAM.gov registration is required to be eligible for award.

• The solicitation has been updated to Version 3.0 as of April 16, 2026.

• Key attachments include Terms and Conditions, SOW, Question Template, and Pricing Template.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions submitted by potential offerors and the Government's responses, clarifying various aspects of the Specialized OSINT Tools IDIQ solicitation.

• NAICS Code and Size Standard: The applicable NAICS code is 513210 (Software Publishers) with a $47 million small business size standard. This applies to all CLINs.
• Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR): An NMR waiver is not required for SaaS offerings, as the NMR does not apply.
• Proposal Submission: Full proposals and volumes must be submitted for each CLIN an offeror wishes to bid on. Each CLIN is evaluated separately. Offerors can submit proposals for any CLIN they meet the requirements for.
• Period of Performance (PoP): A specific PoP start date has not been established; offerors must ensure quotes remain valid for 120 days. The PoP will be finalized at award.
• Technical Approach Page Limit: The Technical Approach (Volume II) is limited to 9 pages per CLIN.
• Security Requirements: FedRAMP Moderate is preferred but a comparable security posture is acceptable. All personnel accessing FBI data must be U.S. Persons located in the U.S.
• Pricing: Pricing must be submitted separately for each CLIN, adhering to the provided pricing template. Consumption-based models are not accepted in lieu of the license-based structure.
• OEM Bids: Small business OEMs can bid directly; they do not need to be represented by a reseller.
• Data Requirements: Existing tools are requested, not tools to be built. The government is looking for SaaS tools and a helpdesk representative (SME).

These clarifications provide essential details for offerors to accurately prepare their proposals, particularly regarding submission structure, technical requirements, security, and pricing. Offerors must ensure their proposals address each CLIN individually and adhere to the specified formats and deadlines.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide Specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Directorate of Intelligence (DI). The goal is to equip FBI users with Software as a Service (SaaS) tools to conduct lawful research and searches against Commercially Available Data (CAI) and Publicly Available Information (PAI) for investigative purposes.

The contract will provide specialized OSINT tools, delivered as SaaS, to support various investigative threat types and use cases. The tools will be categorized into eleven Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), each focusing on a specific type of data or information collection, processing, analysis, and collation. These CLINs include:

• Financial/Banking Information
• Deep/Dark Web
• US Business Data
• International Business Data
• Vehicle History and Technical Information
• Historical Internet Data
• Terrorism Related Information
• Image Information
• Video Information
• Identity Records
• Property and Land Records

Contractors must provide comprehensive analytics, robust data source integration, and user-friendly interfaces. Key requirements include 24/7 system availability, adherence to 508 compliance standards, and data export capabilities. Monthly status reports detailing tasks, training, statistical data, and planned updates are required.

The primary place of performance is online, accessible via the open internet to FBI users from various locations, including FBI Headquarters, Field Offices, and Legal Attaché Offices. The contract period is not specified in this document excerpt.

• Software as a Service (SaaS): All tools must be SaaS, accessible via a web browser, with no software to be downloaded or installed.
• Security: Robust security posture is required, including FedRAMP certification (moderate impact level) and 256-bit encryption. User data must be safeguarded, and no FBI user information is to be sold.
• Company Type: Contractors must be U.S.-based companies or subsidiaries and qualify as small businesses.
• User Interface: A coherent, organized, and intuitive Graphic User Interface (GUI) is required.
• AI and Translation: AI capabilities (NLP, ML) and embedded foreign language translation are preferred.
• Exclusions: Advertising Technology (AdTech) and Facial Recognition capabilities are not required and must be disabled if present.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools. The FBI's Directorate of Intelligence (DI) manages the Social Media Program (SOMEP) and requires these tools to assist Headquarters Divisions and Field Offices in conducting lawful research and searches against Commercially Available Data (CAI) and Publicly Available Information (PAI), including social media. The goal is to identify, organize, and analyze threat-related data for law enforcement purposes, addressing challenges posed by the increasing use of the internet and virtual mediums by threat actors.

• The acquisition is for a Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Specialized tools must focus on specific areas of the internet and provide in-depth data discovery.

• Tools should be capable of collecting, processing, collating, and capturing Open-Source information.

• The following CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) define the categories of specialized tools sought:

  • Financial/banking information
  • Deep and Dark Web
  • US business information
  • International business information
  • Vehicle history and technical information
  • Historical internet data
  • Terrorism related information
  • Image information
  • Video information
  • Identity records
  • Property and land records

• Offerors must state which category(s) their tool fits into. The Government will select a maximum of two (2) tools per topic.

• Contract Type: Multiple-Award IDIQ.

• Minimum Contract Guarantee: $500 per contract year for each awardee.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated for the IDIQ, but proposals must cover base year, four (4) 12-month option periods, and a 6-month extension.

• Proposals are due by April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

• Submission is via email to the Contract Specialist, Joe Spatafore (jspatafore@fbi.gov).

• Proposals must be submitted in twelve (12) point Times New Roman font with one (1) inch margins.

• The proposal is organized into three volumes:

  • Volume 1: Company Data (1 page limit)
  • Volume 2: Technical Approach (9 pages limit, no pricing)
  • Volume 3: Price (3 pages limit for summary/narrative, plus Attachment 4 Pricing Template)

• Evaluation Method: Best value "trade-off" approach.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Company Data Validation (Pass/Fail for completeness and accuracy).
  • Non-price Factor 1: Technical Approach (more important).
  • Price Factor 2: Price (less important, but considered in best value).

• Proposals must be valid for 120 days from the proposal due date.

• The IDIQ is intended for small business authorized resellers of Specialized OSINT Tools.

• A valid SAM.gov registration is required to be eligible for award.

• Version 2.0 of the RFP was issued on March 25, 2026, removing "Clin 3-Digital Asset Information."

• Security review (including Product Risk Assessment) is required prior to award and is a suitability assessment, not an evaluation factor.

• Questions must be submitted using Attachment 3 by March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.

• Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov.

• The Government reserves the right to conduct on-ramp and off-ramp competitions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing template for the "Specialized OSINT Tools IDIQ" opportunity. It provides the structure for bidders to submit their pricing for various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) across different license tiers and performance periods.

• Instructions Sheet: Outlines rules for completing the template, including:
  • Do not alter grey cells, add/delete rows/columns, or move/delete tabs.
  • Populate Offeror's Name in cell B3 (Orange box) for each CLIN.
  • Provide Item #, Product Code/Serial Number/Identifier, and Product Description in Columns A, B, and C for each CLIN.
  • Populate Unit Price for all Periods of Performance (Base Year through Option Year 4, and 6M Extension) in specified columns.
  • Propose pricing for a minimum of three (3) of the four tiers.
  • Discounts can be applied in specified columns.
  • The 6M Extension price is automatically calculated per FAR 52.217-8.
  • All licenses must provide full functionality.
• CLIN Sheets (0001-0011): Separate sheets for each CLIN (e.g., Financial/Banking Information, Deep and Dark Web, US Business Information, etc.). Each sheet details pricing for Base (Single) License and four Tiers (I, II, III, IV) across Base Year, Option Years 1-4, and a 6M Extension. Bidders must fill in Unit Price and Discount (%).
• TOTAL Sheet: A summary sheet where the Offeror's Name is entered in cell C1. It lists all CLINs and License Types, with columns for pricing across all performance periods. This sheet appears to be for summary purposes and may auto-populate based on the CLIN sheets.

This template is critical for bidders to accurately propose pricing for the opportunity. Adherence to the formatting and completion instructions is mandatory. Bidders must ensure they price a minimum of three license tiers per CLIN and that all proposed licenses offer full functionality. The structure provided will be used to evaluate the cost aspect of proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Proposal - RFP) for commercial products and services. The specific nature of the procurement is detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, which are referenced in Block 19.

• The document references an attached SOW and RFP for detailed requirements and deliverables.

• It specifies a base period plus four option years and a six-month extension.

• The contract type is an RFP.

• The period of performance includes a base period, four option years, and a six-month extension.

• Offerors are to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24.

• Key personnel for inquiries are listed: Contract Specialist Joseph Spatafore (jspatafore@fbi.gov) and Contracting Officer Harriett Williams (hlwilliams2@fbi.gov).

• The document incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code and size standard are to be identified in Block 10.

• This solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses and specific DOJ/FBI provisions related to security, privacy, data handling, invoicing, and other compliance matters.

• A CISA Attestation Form is required and must be submitted as specified.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Directorate of Intelligence (DI). The goal is to equip FBI users with Software as a Service (SaaS) tools for investigating and analyzing Publicly Available Information (PAI) and Commercially Available Data (CAI).

The contract will cover 12 categories of specialized OSINT tools, each corresponding to a Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). These categories include:

• Financial / Banking Information
• Deep/Dark Web
• Digital Assets
• US Business Data
• International Business Data
• Vehicle History and Technical Information
• Historical Internet Data
• Terrorism Related Information
• Image Information
• Video Information
• Identity Records
• Property and Land Records

Contractors will offer tools that fit into one or more CLINs, and the FBI will select a maximum of two tools per CLIN to populate the IDIQ. Task orders will be issued against these CLINs as needed.

Contractors must provide:

• Robust analytics capabilities for data extraction, verification, analysis, and visualization.
• User-friendly Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) that are intuitive and require minimal training.
• Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions accessible via commercial web browsers.
• Comprehensive system security measures to safeguard user data.
• 508 Compliance or progress towards it.
• Data export capabilities in structured and text-based formats.
• Usage statistics and metrics upon request.
• 24/7 system availability and reliability.
• A helpdesk available 24/7 with a rapid response time.
• Training materials and live virtual training for users.
• Anonymity of searches for FBI personnel.
• Capabilities for ad hoc searches, including sorting and filtering.
• Preferred requirements may include AI capabilities, foreign language translation, geospatial search, geo-inference, image/video analysis, and collaboration features.

The primary place of performance is online, accessible via the open internet. Tools must be available to FBI users on Bureau-owned devices, allowing access from FBI Headquarters, Field Offices, Legal Attaché Offices, and mobile devices.

• Contractors must be U.S.-based companies or subsidiaries and qualify as small businesses under the applicable NAICS code.
• No Key Personnel are required.
• No Government-furnished equipment will be provided.
• Travel will primarily be virtual, but on-site travel may be authorized and reimbursed per Federal Travel Regulations.
• Advertising Technology (AdTech) and Mobile Advertising IDs (MAIDs) are excluded. Facial Recognition capabilities are not required and must be turned off if present.
• Contractors must provide monthly status reports, training aids, and attend status meetings.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools. The FBI's Directorate of Intelligence (DI) manages the Social Media Program (SOMEP) and requires these tools to assist Headquarters Divisions and Field Offices in conducting lawful research and searches against Commercially Available Data (CAI) and Publicly Available Information (PAI), including social media data. The goal is to identify, organize, and analyze threat-related data to prevent, investigate, and defeat threats to national security and American interests.

• The FBI is seeking new and cutting-edge OSINT capabilities.

• The acquisition strategy is a multiple-award IDIQ to allow for various options.

• Specialized tools must fall into one or more of the following categories, identified by CLINs:

  • Financial/banking information
  • Deep and Dark Web
  • Digital Assets information
  • US business information
  • International business information
  • Vehicle history and technical information
  • Historical internet data
  • Terrorism related information
  • Image information
  • Video information
  • Identity records
  • Property and land records

• Offerors must state which category their tool fits into. The Government will select a maximum of two tools per category.

• This is a multiple-award IDIQ contract.

• A minimum guarantee of $500 per contract year is provided to each awardee.

• The contract period of performance includes a base year, four (4) 12-month option periods, and a 6-month extension.

• Proposals are due by April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist.

• The proposal is organized into three volumes:

  • Volume 1: Company Data (1 page)
  • Volume II: Technical Approach (9 pages)
  • Volume III: Price (3 pages)

• Evaluation will use a best-value "trade-off" approach.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Company Data Validation (Pass/Fail for completeness and accuracy)
  • Non-price Factor 1: Technical Approach (more important)
  • Price Factor 2: Price (less important)

• Proposals must be valid for 120 days from the proposal due date.

• The Government intends to issue awards to small business authorized resellers of Specialized OSINT Tools.

• A valid SAM.gov registration is required to be eligible for award.

• Security requirements include a Security Review and a Product Risk Assessment (PRA), which is a pre-award suitability assessment and not an evaluation factor.

• Questions must be submitted by March 25, 2026, using the provided template.

• Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov.

• The Government reserves the right to conduct on-ramp and off-ramp competitions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing template for the "Specialized OSINT Tools IDIQ" opportunity. It provides the structure for offerors to submit their pricing for various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) across different periods of performance and license tiers.

• Instructions Sheet: Outlines rules for completing the template, including:
  • Do not alter grey cells, add/delete rows/columns, or move tabs.
  • Populate Offeror's Name in cell B3 for each CLIN.
  • Provide Item #, Product Code/Identifier, and Product Description in Columns A, B, and C for each CLIN.
  • Populate Unit Price for all Periods of Performance (Base, Option Years 1-4, 6M Extension) in specified columns.
  • Propose pricing for a minimum of three (3) of the four tiers.
  • Discounts can be applied in specified columns.
  • All licenses must provide full functionality.
• CLIN Sheets (0001-0012): Separate sheets for each CLIN (e.g., Financial/Banking Information, Deep and Dark Web, US Business Information, etc.). Each sheet includes sections for Base (Single) License and four Tiers (I, II, III, IV), with columns for Unit Price and Discount (%) across multiple performance periods.
• TOTAL Sheet: A summary sheet to populate the Quoter Name and provides a consolidated view of pricing across all CLINs and license types.

This template is critical for bidders to accurately and compliantly submit their pricing proposal. Adherence to the formatting and content instructions is mandatory. Bidders must ensure they price a minimum of three license tiers per CLIN and that all proposed licenses offer full functionality. The template facilitates the calculation of total pricing across the contract's life.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for submitting questions related to the Specialized OSINT Tools IDIQ opportunity. It provides a structured format for bidders to ask specific questions and for the government to provide answers.

• CLIN: Column for Contract Line Item Number, likely to associate questions with specific contract items.
• QUESTION: Field for bidders to input their specific inquiries.
• ANSWER: Field for the government to provide responses to the questions.

This template is crucial for bidders who have questions about the solicitation. By using this standardized format, bidders can ensure their questions are clearly understood and efficiently addressed by the government, facilitating a more accurate and competitive proposal submission.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document presents questions from the government regarding commercially available information (CAI) tools, as part of a solicitation for Specialized OSINT Tools IDIQ. The FBI may ask follow-up questions, and award is contingent on AI evaluation, PTA, and potentially a PIA.

• Search Capabilities: Details on search functions, fields, filtering, sorting, public data retrieval (API), and persistent vs. manual search capabilities.
• Analytic Features: Description of natural language processing (translation, foreign language), and visualization tools (link analysis, heat maps, topic clouds, etc.).
• Results: How search results are stored, export/download options, and sharing capabilities among authorized users.
• Data: Types of data available, sourcing (including Dark Web), lawful acquisition, distinction between public and private data, and user information capture for system operation.
• Artificial Intelligence: Capabilities of AI-enabled models, sentiment analysis, automated data extraction, Generative Pre-Trained (GPT) Transformer functions, and measures for ensuring data/algorithm quality and accuracy.
• Security: Mechanisms and procedures for ensuring information security within the system.
• Cloud Hosting: Information on whether data is hosted on public, community, private, or hybrid clouds, including provider details and safeguards (e.g., FedRAMP compliance, encryption).

Responses to these questions are critical for the solicitation process. Award is contingent on further evaluations, including AI, PTA, and PIA, indicating these clarifications are foundational to the procurement.