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WEBSITE ANNOUNCEMENT: New Landing Page for ITSSS-2
On May 24, 2023, the FBI launched a new ITSSS-2 landing page at biz.fbi.gov/itsss2. This webpage will centralize all ITSSS-2 BPA and ITSSS-2 Industry Day updates and resources. Please bookmark it to stay in the loop about future announcements.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Enterprise Resource Planning – RFI Update Only, Posted on sam.gov on 03/29/22
DATE: June 7, 2023
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: For those of you that responded to the RFI and participated in the demonstrations, thank you for your responses and participation to aid the FBI in Market Research for our Enterprise Resource Planning software At this time, the FBI will not be considering this a procurement, merely market research. No questions will be entertained at this time, however, please continue to monitor the procurement points of entry for future requirements.
SPECIAL NOTICE: FBI-ITSU-Research and Consultancy Request for Information (RFI)
DATE: May 30, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: FBI-ITSU-Research and Consultancy RFI
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 15F06723-ITSU-RFI
GPE SITE: sam.gov
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is requesting information and conducting market research on the current offeror’s capabilities to provide Information Technology (IT) Research and Consultancy for the Laboratory Division (LD) Information Technology & Strategy Unit (ITSU).
POSTING TIMEFRAME: May 26, 2023, to June 9, 2023
General Guidance
To carry out our intelligence and law enforcement missions, the FBI must meet the needs of our personnel and manage the facilities we have located across the country and around the world.
The FBI uses a competitive process to acquire the goods and services that support the work we do, in accordance with Part 6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Following guidelines from the Office of Management and Budget, the FBI is held to using best-in-class contract vehicles for many products and services. We encourage all business partners to leverage participation on these contracting solutions to better serve the FBI mission. All mandatory and preferred contract solutions can be found here.
The FBI primarily solicits bids and proposals through:
- SAM.gov
- GSA E-buy
- NASA SEWP
- DOJ Forecast
- Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts
- Interagency Agreements
- Broad Agency Announcements
Please review the sites listed above for the FBI's current solicitations and areas of interest.
What You Need to Get Started
To pursue any federal contract or grant, vendors must:
- Obtain a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number. Here’s how.
- Register in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Obtain the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for the products and/or services your firm offers.
Be a U.S. owned and operated company staffed by employees who are U.S. citizens
Obtain a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Facility Clearances. Learn more.
Vendors may want to:
Learn more about Category Management and Best in Class – Buying and Selling information.
Review the Department of Justice FY23 forecast
- Consider becoming a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule contract holder. Here’s how.
What We Purchase
We follow a category management approach to procurement and make bulk purchases when possible. Some of the categories under which we make purchases and some example products and services are listed below.
Information technology and telecommunications
- Computer equipment, peripheral equipment, and software
- Custom computer programming and systems design services
- Computer and office machine repair and maintenance
- Computer training
- Radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment
Professional services
- Marketing and general management consulting services
- Office administrative services and administrative management
- Data processing, hosting, and related services
- Language and translation services
Construction, facilities, and equipment
- Lease management
- Facilities remodeling and construction
- Facilities support and engineering services
- Office furniture
- Analytical laboratory instruments and support
- Fleet and aviation
The FBI buys from various North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. The table below shows the top 10 NAICS codes (in numerical order) for dollars spent in fiscal year 2022.
NAICS | Title |
236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
511210 | Software Publishers |
517919 | All Other Telecommunications |
541330 | Engineering Services |
541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services |
541512 | Computer Systems Design Services |
541519 | Other Computer Related Services |
541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services |
541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology |
541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
Submit Your Idea
Does your company have a capability that you think could help the FBI? Does your company have a new or innovative idea? If so, submit your company information and capability statements.
The submission of information through this site does not guarantee an award, funding, or any contractual action on the part of the FBI.
Where Do I:
Send questions?
Questions for our procurement team should be sent to IndustryOutreach@fbi.gov
Learn more about unsolicited proposals?
Read more about the FAR definitions and requirements here. Still have questions? Contact us at IndustryOutreach@fbi.gov
Find open positions with the FBI?
Please visit fbijobs.gov for a complete list of current openings.
Find FBI contract opportunities and notifications?
The FBI primarily solicits bids and proposals through:
Ask about a small business issue?
Questions for our small business office should go to smallbusiness@fbi.gov
Find out about in-person events?
You can find more information and registration instructions for the FBI’s regular vendor outreach sessions here.
The FBI’s Commitment to Small Businesses
Our Small Business Program Office (SBPO) works to encourage small businesses to pursue FBI procurements. We are committed to ensuring that small businesses are given priority in our procurement efforts.
The SBPO advocates for small business by issuing full and partial set-asides that meet federal goals and regulations. We strive to contract with small businesses on 31.25 percent of our prime contracts and 38 percent of our subcontracts.
FBI Small Business Goals in Detail
| Category | Prime Contracts | Subcontracts |
| Small Disadvantaged Business | 33% | 38% |
| 8(a) Business | 15.9% | 5% |
| Women-Owned Small Business | 5% | 5% |
| Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business | 3% | 3% |
| Historically Underutilized Business Zone-Certified | 3% | 3% |
- Send questions for our small business office to smallbusiness@fbi.gov.
- sba.gov Federal Contracting
How to Connect with Us
Send general questions to IndustryOutreach@fbi.gov or look for FBI representatives at industry outreach events, including vendor and industry trade shows, acquisition-specific industry days, and law enforcement events.
The director of the Department of Justice’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization hosts vendor outreach sessions on the third Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise specified). The FBI’s SBPO staff attends these face-to-face sessions, as do personnel from other Department of Justice components. Complete information and instructions on how to register for these sessions is available here.