Specialized OSINT Tools IDIQ

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.

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.

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 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.

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.