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Biometric Recognition and Identification at Altitude and Range (BRIAR)

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IARPA-PRS-20-01Federal

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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s IARPA Contracting Office plans to release a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for a research and development initiative known as the Biometric Recognition and Identification at Altitude and Range (BRIAR) program. Expected to be announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, this program seeks proposals for the development of software algorithms capable of performing whole-body biometric identification from long distances and elevated platforms. The primary goal is to advance biometric recognition technology that can operate under challenging conditions involving altitude and extended range. The solicitation, identified by number IARPA-PRS-20-01, is currently in the presolicitation phase and is managed by the IARPA Contracting Office located in Washington, DC. While the announcement does not specify any socioeconomic set-asides or NAICS codes, interested parties can direct inquiries to the provided IARPA Contracts contact email. This effort reflects a strategic priority to enhance biometric identification capabilities, supporting intelligence and national security operations through innovative technological advancements.

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IARPA seeks software proposals for long-range whole-body biometric identification from elevated platforms.

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Office Of The Director Of National Intelligence → Iarpa Contracting Office

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Washington, DC, 20511, USA

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AgencyOffice Of The Director Of National Intelligence → Iarpa Contracting Office
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OfficeWashington, DC, 20511, USA
Organization / AgencyOffice Of The Director Of National Intelligence → Iarpa Contracting Office
Office AddressWashington, DC, 20511, USA
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ODNI IARPA is planning on releasing an open competition Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit proposals for a new research and development (R&D) program called BRIAR (Biometric Recognition and Identification at Altitude and Range). The BAA is anticipated to be released in Q4 of FY20. The BRIAR Program aims to develop software algorithm-based systems capable of performing whole-body biometric identification at long-range and from elevated platforms.

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