San Diego County - Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) and MobileID Solutions - RFI 13363 / 2026
- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- 3 days left
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jack Leedham
- (858) 723-1031
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SUMMARY
San Diego County is publishing a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the San Diego County Regional Cal-ID to seek current market data related to Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS) and Mobile Fingerprint Capture (MobileID) solutions.
Information gathered will assist the Remote Access Network (RAN) Board and regional stakeholders in engineering functional and architectural baselines before launching a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). The scope includes modernization for Core Biometric Systems (backend architecture, NIST archival storage, and matching engines), Custodial Operations (biometric verification at intake and release at detention facilities), Field Operations (MobileID technologies for patrol officers and field investigations, and specialized solutions for the Medical Examiner's Office), and Interoperability Infrastructure (middleware and interfaces enabling data exchange between JIMS, California DOJ, Homeland Security, and the FBI NGI). Key requirements include CJIS compliance, FIPS 140-3 encryption, 24x7 continuous availability, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), unalterable indelible auditing, cloud or cloud-hybrid architecture, and multi-modal matching supporting tenprint, palmprint, latent, 2-finger, mugshot, and iris recognition with facial recognition. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. PST, with vendor questions due by September 30, 2026.
- Submit to
- https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov
- Scope location
- San Diego, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFI from San Diego County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov. For questions, contact Jack Leedham.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including San Diego County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFI submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jack Leedham at (858) 723-1031. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Diego, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.