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--Sole Source Award for Biometric Equipment and Supplies

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The Defense Contracting Command-Washington, representing the Office of the Provost Marshal General, Headquarters, Department of the Army, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Cross Match Technologies, Inc. for the Cross Match ID 1000 Automated Identification System equipped with live scan software. This biometric system integrates multiple identification modalities such as fingerprint, photo, iris, voice, and signature, and includes multi-lingual capabilities in English and Arabic. Designed to be used in field operations, it allows soldiers to compare biometric data against both Department of Defense and Criminal Justice Information System databases. The system complies with standards set by ANSI-NIST and CJIS-EFTS and has been tested and proven in operational environments to withstand harsh conditions. The procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334119, catering to companies with up to 1,000 employees. The Government intends to negotiate exclusively with Cross Match Technologies under FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique capabilities of the system and the lack of alternative sources. While this notice does not solicit competitive proposals, other firms may submit capability statements within ten days of the announcement for consideration; however, the Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to open competition. Responses containing proprietary information must be clearly marked, and no telephone submissions will be accepted. The acquisition supports vital equipment needs for biometric identification in defense operations with an emphasis on reliability and compliance with federal standards.

General Info

Sole source purchase order to Cross Match for biometric ID system with multi-modal capabilities.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

NAICS

334119 - Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedMar 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

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OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

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Full Description

The Defense Contracting Command- Washington (DCC-W), on behalf of the Office of the Provost Marshall General, Headquarters, Department of the Army, intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis with Cross Match Technologies, INC, Palm Beac h Gardens, Florida, for the purchase of the Cross Match ID 1000 Automated Identification System with live scan software. This system has biometric capabilities combined with the Automated Biometric Information System to enable soldiers in the field to comp are biometric data against DoD and the Criminal Justice Information System. This system offers multi-lingual capability (English/Arabic) and multi-modal Biometrics (fingerprint, photo, iris, voice and signature). This system is DoD benchmark proven, compli ant to American National Standards Institute-National Institute Standards for technology (ANSI-NIST) and the Criminal Justice Information System-Electronic File Transfer System (CJIS-EFTS). This integrated system has been tested in theatre and meets the re quirement of being hardened and tested against the elements. The North American Industry Classification Code is 334119 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed contract action is for sup plies/equipment for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested firms may submit ca pability statements within ten (10) days of the date of publication of this synopsis to Mark Brady, Defense Contracting Command-Washington (DCC-W), contact@example.gov. No telephonic submissions will be honored. Individual responses to this request f or information that may contain company proprietary information must be marked accordingly. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. See note 22.