Request For Information

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through its Science and Technology Directorate, is conducting market research via a Request for Information to assess industry capabilities in digital forensics services focused on verifying and validating secure identity documents. This effort targets expert consulting, integration, and development services related to both physical identity documents—such as passports, driver’s licenses, and ID cards—and their digital counterparts, including Verifiable Digital Credentials like mobile driver’s licenses and digital travel credentials. The scope includes examining, creating, testing, and replicating embedded digital security features such as cryptographic signatures in barcodes and integrated circuit systems. This RFI, issued under solicitation number 70RSAT26RFI000020 and posted on July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026, is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. It is purely an information-gathering initiative aimed at identifying qualified sources with relevant technical experience. Responses are sought from industry entities capable of supporting the DHS in understanding current technological capabilities and potential solutions for secure identity verification. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to Frances Gray or Jason Rios at the provided email addresses, and the official posting can be accessed through the SAM.gov link. The performing location is listed as North Pole, District of Columbia, with the agency office based in Washington, DC.