Genuine Presence Assurance service
ID: 20138687Type: Justification
AwardedMay 25, 2023
Award #:70B03C23C00000040
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (R405)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bebe39e6adaf43eeba3e4e6ccea82698/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking a noncompetitive follow-on production contract for the iProov Genuine Presence Assurance service. This procurement aims to utilize iProov's patented liveness detection technology, which has proven effective in prior competitive prototypes, to enhance border security operations. The Genuine Presence Assurance service is critical for ensuring the authenticity of individuals' identities during border enforcement activities. Interested parties can reach out to Aga Frys at aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aga Frys
    aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov
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    Redacted (DA)_20138687-JA_FINAL.pdf
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) is seeking a noncompetitive follow-on production contract with iProov for their patented liveness detection technology. This justification for other than full and open competition is based on the successful completion of a competitively awarded prototype
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