On December 19, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) posted a request for information (RFI) for open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools. Responses are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on January 27.
FBI’s Directorate of Intelligence (DI), Information Technology Section (ITS) is seeking vendor supported OSINT tools and services that collect Publicly Available Information (PAI) and / or Commercially Available Information (CAI) from the internet and social media platforms. Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description outlines preliminary capabilities envisioned for the FBI’s Open-Source Intelligence Tools Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, hereafter referred as OSINT IDIQ. Responses to the RFI should include detailed information on potential software and products and how the FBI could best implement them, as well as potential costs for implementation (e.g., licensing prices). The FBI may request demonstrations of proposed products and solutions after responses are received.
DI of the FBI manages the Social Media Program, providing tools and training to assist Headquarters Divisions and Field Offices in conducting Social Media research and searches nationwide. The DI Social Media Program ensures that users have tools required to search for internet threats, and that users complete privacy and civil liberties training to perform these searches in accordance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and policy.
The objective of the RFI is to survey the landscape of Social Media and OSINT tools that exist across the market and meet the capabilities set forth below. The FBI is looking both at major OSINT collection systems and smaller systems that may contain focused information collection capabilities. Ultimately the FBI intends to develop a storefront of approved tools by leveraging the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type of contract vehicle with resources that align with the needs, requirements, and specifications for FBI use.
Review the FBI OSINT RFI.
Source: SAM
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