Development and engineering of biometric and identity accuracy, scalability and equitability (DEBIASE) project
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 70RSAT23CB0000003
- Awardee
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Science Applications International Corporation UEI MMLKPW9JLX64 Part of Science Applications International Corporation
- Awarding agency
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Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Obligated
- $50,002,731
Award facts
- Contract value 77% obligated
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- $50,002,740.15 Current, with exercised options
- $64,742,902.17 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 64% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Science and Technology Directorate Department of Homeland Security
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Reston, VA 20190, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $11,296,999 | |
| Funding Only Action | $115,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $5,180,089 | |
| Funding Only Action | $8,748,915 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,939,765 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,459,567 | |
| Funding Only Action | $7,035,412 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $2,255,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $4,921,984 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $6,000,000 |
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About this award
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract to Science Applications International Corporation for development and engineering of biometric and identity accuracy, scalability, and equitability (DEBIASE), with a ceiling value of $64.7 million and an award date of August 25, 2023. The modification dated in the source supports U.S. Secret Service evaluation of biometric technology in option year 3, with ultimate completion August 24, 2028.
Place of performance is Reston, Virginia. The originating solicitation addresses biometric technology development focused on accuracy, scalability, and equitable performance across demographic populations—a core capability area for DHS identity and vetting operations.
SAIC invoiced $22.1 million across FY2023–FY2025 under this contract, with FY2025 showing 31.7 FTEs and 65,868 contractor hours at a derived government-paid rate of $167.52 per hour. Subcontractor labor represented 13 percent of total contractor hours in FY2025. The labor footprint expanded significantly from FY2023 (3.0 FTEs, $325 thousand) through FY2024–2025 (approximately 31 FTEs and $11 million annually), reflecting ramp-up of biometric research and development work.
Named subcontractors include NEC National Security Systems (iris-matching licenses), N2Grate Government Technology Solutions (Dell laptops, servers, Cisco hardware, and VMware Foundation), Trusted TECH Team (Microsoft Core licenses), Dell Federal Systems (Dell workstations and servers), and Agile It Inc. (Microsoft licensing and cloud services).
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| N2Grate Government Technology Solutions, LLC | $60,371 | |
| Trusted TECH Team, LLC | $139,611 | |
| NEC National Security Systems, Inc. | $30,000 | |
| Dell Federal Systems L.P | $43,520 | |
| N2Grate Government Technology Solutions, LLC | $129,078 | |
| N2Grate Government Technology Solutions, LLC | $48,875 | |
| Cad Blu, Inc. | $60,767 | |
| Dell Federal Systems L.P | $99,527 | |
| Agile It Inc. | $34,007 | |
| Agile It Inc. | $51,193 | |
| Agile It Inc. | $36,546 | |
| Agile It Inc. | $51,193 | |
| N2Grate Government Technology Solutions, LLC | $34,399 |
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 70RSAT23CB0000003?
70RSAT23CB0000003 was awarded to Science Applications International Corporation by Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) on August 25, 2023.
How much is contract 70RSAT23CB0000003 worth?
The government has obligated $50,002,731 on 70RSAT23CB0000003. Its current value, with exercised options, is $50,002,740. Its potential value, with all options, is $64,742,902.
Which agency awarded contract 70RSAT23CB0000003?
Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) awarded 70RSAT23CB0000003, with funding from Science and Technology Directorate (Department of Homeland Security).
Was contract 70RSAT23CB0000003 competed?
The extent of competition for 70RSAT23CB0000003 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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