D -- TSA - Biometrics Software Support

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to enter into a single-source contract with Aware, Inc., located in Bedford, Massachusetts, to provide an already developed software product that supports the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) System. This contract is for software that allows users to generate, view, edit, and print biometric and demographic data files compliant with ANSI/NIST and FBI standards, specifically fingerprint, mug shot, and demographic data. The TSA requires this software immediately to support the TWIC program, which is responsible for enrolling and issuing uniform credentials to maritime workers as part of securing the nation's transportation systems. Aware, Inc. is the sole vendor capable of supplying this software, given its unique compatibility and previous development work with the TWIC system. The contract, identified by solicitation number 2107207TTC469, falls under the NAICS code 541511 and is managed by the Department of Homeland Security at their Contracting and Procurement office in Springfield, Virginia. Key points of contact for this contract include Contract Specialist Susan D. Hong and Contracting Officer Michael L. Derrios. The emphasis on immediate acquisition highlights the critical nature of the software in facilitating the operational needs of the TWIC program.