TSA Issues RFI for Biometric-Based Credential Authentication System
The Transportation Security Administration has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for credential authentication technology (CAT) that would be equipped with digital identity and biometric identity verification (IDV) capabilities to further automate the process of validating passengers’ credentials, flight information and pre-screening status in near real time through a network connection with the Secure Flight database. IDEMIA is currently providing TSA with the CAT system. TSA is also piloting a CAT system equipped with a camera for facial comparison of a passenger’s travel document to enhance the accuracy of credential matching and validation, speed travelers through the checkpoint, and social distance. TSA in the RFI says that the system shall validate a passenger’s ID and display authentication results to the operator, and obtain flight reservation and pre-screening status. The system will have the ability to be upgraded to include identify verification, including one-to-one matching off a travel document, and integrate with a cloud-based one-to-many biometric matching capability. TSA also wants the system to be able to interface with digital identity products such as mobile driver’s licenses. Notice ID: TSA25-04-03473. Respond by Dec. 2. Contact: Melyssa Bertucci,
DHS Releases Draft Solicitation for FirstSource III
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations has released a draft solicitation for the FirstSource III program that will establish contracts with experienced small businesses that are information technology value-added resellers and software publishers. Under the contract vehicle, vendors will provide a variety of commercially available IT commodity products and services as well as commercially available software solutions that directly support DHS programs. A primary goal of the acquisition is to lower costs and generate savings by leveraging the buying power of DHS and its components. FirstSource III will replace FirstSource II. Notice ID: 70RTAC21R00000003. Respond by Nov. 20. Contact: [email protected].
DHS FPS Seeks to Upgrade Walk Through Metal Detectors
The Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service has issued a Request for Information seeking to continue the upgrade of its Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD) program. The FPS uses WTMDs to physically screen visitors in federal facilities for illegal and prohibited items. The selected vendor will be required to supply, deliver, install and provide warranty service for new WTMDs for FPS sites in the U.S. and its territories. Notice ID: 70RFP321WTMD001. Respond by Nov. 16. Contact: Peter Andrews, 215-521-2261, [email protected].
DHS CWMD Office Issues R&D Broad Agency Announcement
The Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office has released a five-year research and development (R&D) Broad Agency Announcement seeking proposals under the title, “Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Detection in an Unmanned Ground Vehicle.” The objective is to rapidly develop and field an unmanned ground vehicle with CBRN sensors for DHS applications. Notice ID: 70RWMD21R00000002. Respond by Jan. 5, 2021. Contact: Antionette Adams, [email protected].