Request for Information - Biometric Matching Algorithm RFI No. 2
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e61e57d777dc44c6b3771e4cc0da60b6/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding biometric matching algorithms for tenprint, latent fingerprint, face, iris, and image-based tattoo matching. The objective is to enhance the capabilities of the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system by inviting vendors to submit their algorithms for independent testing by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This initiative is crucial for improving biometric identification processes and ensuring the effectiveness of the FBI's operational capabilities. Interested vendors can submit informal responses detailing their algorithms and prior NIST results to Teala Watkins at tmwatkins@fbi.gov, as this notice serves solely for information gathering and does not constitute a request for proposals or a commitment to award a contract.

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    Teala Watkins
    tmwatkins@fbi.gov
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    RFI_Biometric Algorithm_Final.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division is conducting market research on commercially available biometric algorithms for tenprint, latent fingerprint, face, iris, and image-based tattoo matching. This initiative aims to enhance the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system's capabilities. The FBI is collaborating with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for independent testing of these algorithms. Vendors are encouraged to submit their algorithms to the corresponding NIST biometric vendor testing platforms, including the Tattoo Recognition Technology Evaluation (Tatt-E) for tattoo matching. Interested vendors can provide informal responses to the FBI, detailing their submitted algorithms and prior NIST results. This notice is for information only and does not constitute a request for proposal or commitment to award a contract.
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