Immigration Biometrics and Identity Services (IBIS)

The Immigration Biometrics and Identity Services (IBIS) contract supports the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in modernizing its immigration system through secure, scalable, and cloud-based IT solutions that integrate biometrics, identity management, data analytics, and machine learning. The project employs agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices to deliver continuous development, deployment, and operation of critical applications, ensuring compliance with federal security, privacy, and accessibility standards. Teams are responsible for the full lifecycle of systems—from design and coding to maintenance and incident response—with a strong emphasis on automation, continuous integration and delivery, and high-quality documentation to sustain reliability and performance for both internal and public-facing services. The contract is issued by the Department of Homeland Security under USCIS with a NAICS code of 541512 and is designated as a small business set aside. Performance will primarily occur in Washington, District of Columbia. Key points of contact include April Clutter and Brenda Palmer for general inquiries and Scott Stewart as the Small Business Specialist, ensuring alignment with small business participation goals. The initiative is designed to enhance the nation’s immigration infrastructure through innovative technology, operational efficiency, and robust cybersecurity, enabling USCIS to handle complex identity verification and biometric data at scale while maintaining public trust and regulatory compliance.