Request for Information - Biometric Matching Algorithm
ID: CJIS_Bio_Algorithm_MRType: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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https://sam.gov/opp/bbeff9e0a5f447c9904141a0aceb023e/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is conducting market research for biometric matching algorithms, focusing on tenprint, latent fingerprint, face, and iris recognition technologies. The FBI aims to enhance the capabilities of its Next Generation Identification (NGI) system by evaluating commercially available algorithms through partnerships with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This initiative is crucial for improving law enforcement capabilities while ensuring the protection of civil liberties. Interested vendors must submit their algorithms to NIST by January 31, 2025, and notify the FBI with essential company details. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Teala Watkins at tmwatkins@fbi.gov.

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    Teala Watkins
    tmwatkins@fbi.gov
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    RFI_Biometric Algorithm_FINAL.pdf
    The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division is conducting market research on commercially available biometric algorithms, focusing on tenprint, latent fingerprint, face, and iris recognition technologies. This effort aims to enhance the capabilities of the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, which is a significant repository of biometric and criminal history information. The FBI seeks to evaluate algorithms through partnerships with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), inviting vendors to submit their technologies for testing before a January 31, 2025 deadline. Interested vendors must notify the FBI regarding their submissions to NIST, including essential company details in a concise notice. The FBI plans further Requests for Information (RFIs) to refine their analysis, which may cover additional performance benchmarks and compatibility requirements. This initiative reflects the FBI's commitment to leveraging scientific advancements in biometrics to support law enforcement while upholding civil liberties.
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