Intent to Sole Source Javelin Biometric System
ID: FA3010-JavelinBiometric-WilliamsType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3010 81 CONS CCKEESLER AFB, MS, 39534-2701, USA

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/10158f5b785a4e2cb425e3125e984d1b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole source contract for the Javelin Biometric System to Parsons Corporation. The procurement involves the provision of two Javelin+ Mobile Biometric Collection Kits, which are lightweight, modular devices designed to collect multimodal biometrics, including fingerprints, facial images, and iris scans, essential for supporting the Air Force Office of Special Investigations' criminal and counterintelligence missions. Interested parties may submit quotes or capability statements by 11:00 AM CST on May 22, 2025, to the primary contacts, SSgt Taylor Williams and Kimberley L. Alvarez, via the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SSgt Taylor Williams
    (228) 377-1814
    taylor.williams.26@us.af.mil
    Kimberley L. Alvarez
    (228) 377-1837
    kimberley.alvarez.1@us.af.mil
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    2. Salient Characteristics.docx
    The document outlines a government Request for Proposals (RFP) for a biometrics collection system tailored for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). The vendor is required to provide a lightweight, modular Android-based device capable of collecting multimodal biometrics, including fingerprints, facial images, and iris scans. Essential components include a dual-finger fingerprint sensor, a single iris camera, and a smartphone with a biometric application (ARES Mobile Biometric Application - AMBA) that integrates with the Ares Gateway Transaction Manager (AGTM) software. Responsibilities include maintaining a comprehensive warranty, offering virtual training for OSI personnel, and ensuring robust support services with a Service Desk portal for issue tracking. The hardware kit must include various specified components, such as a Samsung Galaxy S23, sensor modules, and a cleaning cloth, all packaged securely. The AMBA software offers critical functionalities, including real-time biometric data submission and validation, secure device management via Samsung Knox™, and compatibility with national biometric databases. The RFP emphasizes the importance of the proposed system in supporting AFOSI's criminal and counterintelligence missions, ensuring effective identity verification and data management.
    2025-026 SSJ Redacted.pdf
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