Supply Chain Illumination 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) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Supply Chain Illumination RFI" to gather industry input on commercially available technologies and services. The FBI seeks an enterprise Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) capability to illuminate information and communication technology (ICT) products, software, and services. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by May 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose is to identify SCRM illumination tools that can provide detailed insights into threats, risks, and vulnerabilities of commercially available ICT products within the supply chain. Key areas of interest include micro component traceability, software bill of materials (SBOM) breakdowns, supply chain relationship mapping, and reliable product and vendor information.
Key Requirements / Capabilities Sought
The FBI is looking for solutions capable of:
- Continuous monitoring of product/entity risk levels.
- In-depth due diligence for initial risk assessment and mitigation.
- Automatic alerts for changes in risk ratings.
- Automated management and tasking features.
- Customizable visualizations and data exports.
- Grouping products, vendors, or entities.
- Mapping supply chains at least three tiers upstream.
- Structured product/vendor registries and supply chain relationship mapping.
- Integration with FBI enterprise systems.
- Breaking down supply chain Bills of Materials (SBOMs).
- Micro component traceability and tracking shipping/transport records.
- Identifying financial, operational, cyber, governance, third-party, and trade risks.
- Offering Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and being FedRAMP High approved.
Submission & Timeline
- Submission Format: UNCLASSIFIED, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint or PDF, not exceeding 20 pages (8.5x11, 1-inch margins, 12-point font).
- Questions Due: April 17, 2026, Noon ET (answers posted by April 24).
- Submissions Due: May 6, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
- Email Submissions To: bmjames@fbi.gov and hlwilliams@fbi.gov with subject "RFI- Supply Chain Illumination."
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (RFI).
- Set-Aside: Not applicable, as this is a Request for Information.
Additional Notes
Responses are voluntary, and no funds are available for preparation. The FBI may request demonstrations based on RFI responses. Solutions should be maintainable within FBI control, operate independently of completed inventories, and not require data entry into systems outside FBI networks or secured government clouds.