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Digital Forensics Consulting for Secure Identity Documents

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Response Deadline07/23/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Expert consulting services are sought to examine, test, and validate cryptographic components and integrated circuits used in physical and digital identity documents including passports and mobile driver’s licenses. The work involves forensic analysis of secure hardware and software elements to ensure cryptographic integrity, detect vulnerabilities, and verify compliance with authentication standards in both physical and digital environments. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541690 and is issued by the Department of Homeland Security through its Science and Technology Acquisition Division with performance expected to occur in North Pole. Interested parties must submit responses by July 23, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 9, 2026, with no set-aside provisions specified.

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Expert consulting to test cryptographic components in identity documents for DHS in North Pole by July 23, 2026.

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Department Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq DivisionView Agency

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

NORTH POLE, DC, USA

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PostedJul 9

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Response DeadlineJul 23

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07/23/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 1 day

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq Division

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Expert consulting to examine, test, and validate cryptographic components and integrated circuits in physical and digital identity documents such as passports and mobile driver’s licenses.

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