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Voice comparison and analysis software

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2021-88Federal

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The contract pertains to the acquisition of VOCALISE, a sophisticated voice biometrics software designed for rapid and precise speaker comparisons using Deep Neural Network-based x-vector technology. This solution was selected following thorough market research, including online investigations and expert consultations, which identified Wave Research's software as the sole product capable of fulfilling the Securities and Exchange Commission’s specific requirements. The software is intended to support the SEC in analyzing and comparing voice evidence efficiently. The contract, titled "Voice comparison and analysis software," was posted on August 13, 2021, under solicitation number 2021-88, and falls under the NAICS code 511210. The contracting agency is the Securities and Exchange Commission, headquartered in Washington, DC. For inquiries, the designated point of contact is Paul J. LaFranchise, reachable via phone or email. The contract’s location of performance is unspecified, and further details are available through the official government contracting portal.

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SEC contracts Wave Research’s VOCALISE software for advanced voice biometrics using x-vector technology.

Agency

Securities And Exchange CommissionView Agency

NAICS

511210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(1)

SEC+Form+2869+-+Signed.pdf

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 13

Justification (J&A)

AwardedAug 19

Contract was awarded

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AgencySecurities And Exchange Commission

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20549, USA

Organization / Agency

Securities And Exchange Commission

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20549, USA

Contacts

Paul J. LaFranchise

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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VOCALISE (Voice Comparison and Analysis of the Likelihood of Speech Evidence) is a powerful and flexible voice biometrics software solution for performing fast and accurate speaker comparisons using Deep Neural Network (DNN) based x-vectors. Market Research conducted through online searches and techincal experts revealed that Wave Research's software was the only product that could meet the SEC's requirements.

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