NIGP 20819: Biometric Authentication System Software for Microcomputers
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State & local contract opportunities
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | California | 0 | 1 |
UNSPSC codes for 20819
| UNSPSC code |
|---|
| 43211714 Biometric identification equipment |
About NIGP 20819
NIGP 20819 Biometric Authentication System Software For Microcomputers, an Item code, represents a narrow slice of state and local software procurement focused on biometric identity verification and fingerprint-matching tools deployed at law enforcement, corrections, and municipal operational sites. Recent opportunities show minimal direct activity under this specific taxonomy: the Texas Department of Public Safety's June 2026 RFI for mobile biometric identification devices capable of FBI-certified fingerprint matching is the clearest fit, alongside the Illinois Department of Corrections' March 2026 sole-source maintenance contract for LiveScan biometric fingerprinting systems across 36 facilities. Beyond law enforcement and corrections use, the code sees almost no representation in the posted opportunities block. Buying bodies pursuing biometric authentication remain confined to specialized public safety and criminal justice agencies with established fingerprint-identification workflows; school districts, transit authorities, and general municipal departments do not appear in recent solicitations under this code.
The geographic footprint is sparse and enforcement-centered: Texas (TXDPS mobile biometric devices RFI, due July 10, 2026) and Illinois (IDOC LiveScan maintenance, due March 9, 2026) are the only states with recent named activity. No activity surfaces from counties, cities, or school districts pursuing standalone biometric authentication software in the recent posting window. The LiveScan maintenance contract carries a minimum annual fee of $64,620 across 36 facilities, indicating specialized infrastructure already deployed and requiring ongoing vendor support rather than new platform adoption. Market entry under this code remains restricted to vendors with FBI-certified device credentials, CJIS security compliance, and proven implementation depth in law enforcement fingerprint-identification workflows—a narrow customer base with infrequent procurement cycles.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 20819?
NIGP 20819 is Biometric Authentication System Software for Microcomputers, an item in NIGP 08, Computers, Software, Supplies, and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 20819?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 20819 posted in the last 90 days are Florida (1) and California (1).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 20819?
NIGP 20819 maps to 1 UNSPSC code, 43211714 Biometric identification equipment.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 20819?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 20819 is Request for Information (RFI): Adobe Software Subscription, Services and Support from Florida, posted June 23, 2026.
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