Latent Fingerprint System
ID: 70RDA125RFI000002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSDEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS ACQUISITIONS DIVISION IWashington, DC, 20528, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/858fef52ac0f417f8626df1a8890da3a/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking information from industry sources regarding a cloud-based Latent Fingerprint System aimed at enhancing its biometric identity management capabilities. The system must support extensive latent print searches across two galleries containing approximately 330 million fingerprint records, with specific requirements for search speed, accuracy, and capacity for annual growth. This initiative is critical for national security and law enforcement, as it facilitates the vetting of latent prints to solve crimes and secure the nation. Interested vendors must submit their responses by January 10, 2025, to the designated contacts, Amy Driver and Sasha May, at their respective email addresses, ensuring compliance with the specified submission guidelines.

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    Amy Driver
    Amy.Driver@hq.dhs.gov
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    Amendment 2 - Vendor QA (FINAL).pdf
    The provided RFI addresses the government's requirements for implementing a solution involving latent search capabilities across multiple availability zones. Key considerations include ensuring redundancy, failover capabilities, and detailed cost implications associated with varying redundancy levels. Additionally, the government emphasizes the importance of interoperability with other vendors, particularly in relation to the Latent Extended Feature Set (EFS). The document clarifies that the total gallery consists of approximately 20 million identities represented by 30 million fingerprint sets, comprising 1 million 2-print records and 29 million 10-print records. The average peak processing rate is identified as 12,000 known to latent searches per hour, aggregated from multiple days of peak activity. The RFI also solicits pricing estimates based on different gallery sizes. Overall, this document is structured to ensure potential vendors understand the requirements and parameters for adequately responding to the government's solicitation, focusing on scalability, compatibility, and capacity for handling substantial data volumes in fingerprint processing and latent searches. It serves as a crucial guide for vendors to tailor their proposals effectively.
    Request For Information - Latent Fingerprint System.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a cloud-based latent print system aimed at enhancing its biometric identity management capabilities. This initiative seeks input from industry sources to develop a solution capable of managing and analyzing large-scale fingerprint databases for national security and law enforcement. The system should support extensive latent print searches across two galleries containing approximately 330 million fingerprint records, with specific requirements for search speed, accuracy, and capacity for annual growth. The RFI also outlines functionalities for a graphical user interface for latent examiners, including tools for reviewing prints and generating reports. Additionally, respondents must provide details on costs, potential algorithm updates, and integration with existing systems. Submissions should adhere to formats specified and are due by January 10, 2025. This RFI reflects DHS's goal to improve its operational capabilities through advanced biometric technologies, underlining the critical nature of biometric data in security and crime-solving efforts.
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