2018_BAA_BiometricMonitorDetainees_SOO_F.pdf

GPS Tracker and Biometric Monitor for Detainees Statement of Objectives BAA 18-02/Call 0001/SOO F

April 1, 2019 Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

BAA 18-02/Call 0001/ SOO F GPS Tracker and Biometric Monitor for Detainees

Table of Contents

Contents

1.0 Problem Statement

2.0 Purpose and Scope

3.0 Background Environment

3.1 Mission Scenarios

3.2 Current Technology Shortfalls and Threats

4.0 Potential Solution Attributes

4.1 Concept of Operations (ConOps)

5.0 Solution Capabilities and Requirements

5.1 Must Have Requirements (Key Performance Parameters)

5.2 Desirable Capabilities or Characteristics

6.0 System Support

6.1 Contractual Requirements

6.1.1 Period and Place of Performance

6.1.2 System Affordability

6.2 Solution Support

6.2.1 Support Concept

6.2.2 Training

6.2.3 Storage and Maintenance

6.3 Contract Deliverables

1.0 Problem Statement

The capability to track and monitor detained personnel is limited to visual inspections at federal detention centers. A significant amount of staffing resources go towards the monitoring of detainee location and health. Currently, the primary way to determine the status of detainees is through visual inspection by the facility staff which is periodic and does not reflect real time status.

2.0 Purpose and Scope

A device is required that will enable staff to locate and track of all detainees at a facility more efficiently and cost effectively. This technology could potentially reduce staffing needs and improve accountability at federal detainment facilities. The device can be activated at check-in and can also be used during transport between facilities.

3.0 Background Environment

3.1 Mission Scenarios

• The proposed solution can be used at detainment or correctional facilities to help the facility staff monitor the population in real-time from a central location. Staff will be able to monitor the status of all detainees from a centralized location. Staff will be able to locate individuals as needed upon request from the floor or field officers.

• The proposed solution can also be used in large shelters for at-risk individuals during disaster, where monitoring the health of the shelter population can be difficult due to limited staffing.

3.2 Current Technology Shortfalls and Threats

Multiple commercial vendors are developing smart fabrics that integrate physiological sensors.

Available smart shirts, bras, socks, and sneakers can measure heart rate, breathing rate, oxygen consumption, and other metrics. Other systems under development use disposable “tattoo-like” electronics to monitor physiological signs. High costs and the ability to easily remove these systems make them unsuited for use in detainment facilities.

4.0 Potential Solution Attributes

This technology will be able to monitor the biometrics and location of multiple detainees over a large area in real-time. The system must be individualized, rugged, and robust and "attached" to the inmate until released by officials. The system must be able to operate inside secure facilities with large amounts of steel and concrete as well as outside, and be able to provide the geo special location of the inmate. The system needs to be able to be attached or associated with an individual at intake and remain with them throughout their stay. The system should be customizable to the facility and have mapping capabilities, in the event of an incident.

4.1 Concept of Operations (ConOps)

The device will be installed on a detainee at the point of check-in... Once the detainee is processed, the device will monitor their heart rate and location. Should something happen to a detainee, an alert will be sent notifying the facility staff of a potential issue (e.g., cardiac arrest, tampering with the device). In the event of an escape, the receiver being used will be able to use a high-power mode to locate the device.

5.0 Solution Capabilities and Requirements

5.1 Must Have Requirements (Key Performance Parameters)

The proposed solution shall include:

• Be easily attached or assigned to an individual that cannot be removed by the detainee. This system should be relatively comfortable to be worn indefinitely.

• Be similar in size to a watch or fitness tracker with a locking mechanism. The device can be one-size fits all or come in different sizes.

• Must be shock-proof, either water-resistant or water-proof, and tamper-proof. The device should be able to send an alert if the wearer attempts to tamper with the device.

• If battery operated it must last at least six months without a recharge. The device should be able to send an alert if the device is running low on power or a system fault is identified.

• The receiver must be able have a high-output mode to track the device up to 300 yards.

• Must be able to send an automatic alert in the case of vital sign abnormality or disruption.

• The device must have the Global Positioning System (GPS) and be compatible with Bluetooth

3.0 devices.

5.2 Desirable Capabilities or Characteristics

The proposed solution should:

• The battery should last 9 months without a recharge.

• The receiver should be able to have a high-output mode to track the device up to 500 yards.

Functionality and System Characteristics

Proposed Solution Must Have (Threshold) Ideal (Objective) Weight 8 oz. 3 oz.

Dimension Device: 43mm x 36mm x

11mm Band: 200mm

Device: 39mm x 33mm x 10.5mm Band: 200mm

Proposed Solution Must Have (Threshold) Ideal (Objective) Performance Capability • GPS

• Bluetooth 3.0

• HR Monitor

• Battery lasts 6 months

• Bluetooth 4.0

• Battery lasts 9 months

Operational Characteristics • Ruggedized

• Water-proof

• Trackable to 300 yards

• Easy to put on

• Difficult to remove

• Trackable to 500 yards

6.0 System Support

6.1 Contractual Requirements

6.1.1 Period and Place of Performance

The length of time of the contract shall be between 15-18 months, and shall not exceed 18 months.

All developmental activities will be performed at the contractor-designated site(s). DHS may require the contractor to perform critical design reviews and/or product presentations at DHS-specified locations.

6.1.2 System Affordability

First responder agency budgets are limited and should be taken into consideration when developing and determining a price per unit cost model.

6.2 Solution Support

6.2.1 Support Concept

• GPS capable

• Heart-rate monitor

• Bluetooth connectivity

6.2.2 Training

Training information as required shall be provided on any specialized equipment, and shall include how to properly store, clean, deploy, and maintain the basic ensemble/unit. Any specialty requirements of personnel conducting maintenance, storage, extraction, or delivery will be identified including certification requirements. Training material shall be available initially in hard-copy, and subsequently in soft-copy format.

6.2.3 Storage and Maintenance

The contractor shall identify all necessary storage and maintenance requirements for the proposed solution including: the required maintenance schedule, identification of the specific components of the ensemble that requires the maintenance, the type of maintenance required, and whether the maintenance can be performed in the field by operational personnel or if it will be required to be returned to the manufacturer for the required maintenance.

Physical solutions, including personal protective equipment (PPE), shall include all special laundering instructions, including recommendations for frequency of laundering, should also be provided if required. Laundering recommendations should be viable and cost effective for first responders and first responder agencies, and should ideally be able to be performed “in house”.

If the proposed solution is virtual, describe any storage or maintenance requirements, including archival activities, and the personnel performance needs associated with the solution.

6.3 Contract Deliverables

DHS is committed to ensuring the success of their technology by requiring the project performer to provide DHS a minimum of three (3) prototype deliverables which will be used for post-contract testing and evaluation.

6.3 Contract Deliverables