07227Y0423-Visitor Fingerprint Identification System (VFIS)

The New York City Department of Correction is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 07227Y0423 to identify qualified firms capable of providing a modern Visitor Fingerprint Identification System (VFIS). This system is intended to replace a legacy biometric platform and must support high-volume throughput across multiple secure correctional facilities. Key functional requirements include registering first-time visitors, capturing and storing biometric data such as fingerprints and photos, and matching returning visitors against existing records. The system must integrate with Jail Management Systems (JMS), Offender Management Systems (OMS), and New York State criminal justice interfaces. This RFI is for strategic planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a guarantee of a future contract. Potential respondents must provide information on system architecture, deployment models, and migration strategies, while ensuring all cloud-hosted data remains within the United States. The solution must adhere to CJIS, NIST, and FBI EBTS standards, align with NYC Cyber Command security protocols, and maintain ADA compliance. Interested vendors are encouraged to disclose their MWBE certification status in accordance with Local Law 1. Submissions must be uploaded in PDF format via the PASSPort Portal by October 16, 2026, and should be directed to the Contract Manager, Diana Davydova.