SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.pdf
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This document is a Salient Characteristics statement for a Mobile Biometric Collection Capability procurement for the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). The requirement is for a lightweight, mobile biometric collection kit capable of processing fingerprints, face, iris, and voice data to manage and verify identities. The system must be compatible with Android and Windows platforms and integrate with current AFOSI systems, specifically the Ares Gateway transaction Manager software. The kit must support mission sets including checkpoint validation, detainee processing, and humanitarian operations.
Vendor requirements include: providing full-service warranty coverage aligned with existing AFOSI systems; delivering training in at least virtual format to local OSI Detachment personnel on field-level utilization; encompassing integration for ready solutions and Logistics Support Integration (LSI) services; and providing a Service Desk portal with ARES Mobile licensing that enables 24/7 issue tracking, RMA submissions, and status updates. The required hardware includes a Mobile Biometric Collection Kit (S25 Ruggedized Kit) with Javelin+ chest mount, Pelican case with custom-cut foam, iris capture module (MO2121), fingerprint sensor (Sherlock), Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone (128 GB minimum), protective covers, charging equipment including Samsung Fast Charger USB-C and chest mount inductive charger, international travel wall charger, and microfiber cleaning cloth. Software licensing includes Iris Matching (500k capacity), Face Matching (per license), Fingerprint Matching (100K per license), KNOX Manage license (1 year), Ares Gateway Connection per device license, and Operations & Maintenance coverage for one year. Parsons provides lifecycle maintenance for COTS software including bug fixes, routine updates, and select enhancements aligned with their roadmap. Turn-key systems integration fees encompass ready solutions, LSI services, and Service Desk portal access. Each initial Ares license includes support and configuration for one standard user settings profile, with additional modifications requiring separate Professional Support Services purchases.
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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR
Mobile Biometric Collection Capability
Unit is pursuing a lightweight, mobile biometric collection kit capable of processing fingerprints, face, iris (eye), and voice to manage and verify identities. The system must be compatible with Android and Windows, as well as work or integrate with current systems used by United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Additionally, the system must be capable of supporting mission sets such as checkpoint validation, detainee processing, and humanitarian operations.
Salient characteristics include:
a. ability to connect to Ares Gateway transaction Manager software which supports AFOSI compatibility.
b. Vendor must provide a full-service warranty on biometrics kits in-line with those currently in use with AFOSI.
c. Vendor must be able to provide training (in at least a virtual capacity) on the field-level utilization of the biometrics system and associated software to the local OSI Detachment personnel.
d. Vendor must encompass integration for ready solutions, LSI services, and includes a Service Desk portal and license for ARES Mobile. This allows for logging issue tickets, RMAs, and provides 24/7 access to view status updates.
Hardware in each kit should include at minimum: Mobile Biometric Collection Kit (S25 Ruggedized Kit) w/ Chest Mount (Javelin+)
1 Pelican Case w/custom-cut foam
1 Sensor Module – BLK (i.e. Javelin+ sensor module)
1 Sensor Module Component - MO2121 - Module Single Iris Capture
1 Sensor Module Component - Sherlock Fingerprint Sensor
1 Sensor Module Component - Sherlock Molex Cable
1 Protective Sensor Cover (Javelin/Javelin+)
1 Samsung Galaxy S25 - 128 GB (or better device)
1 OPRTR S25 Phone Case
1 Samsung Fast Charger USB-C
1 Chest Mount Inductive Charger (Phone)
International Travel Wall Charger
Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - 7" x 6"
Ares Mobile Each initial Ares license includes support and configuration for one standard user settings profile (customer profile). Any further modifications require a separate Professional Support Services purchase.
Mobile Licenses
Iris Matching: Iris - 500k
Face Matching: Per License
Fingerprint Matching - 100K: Per License
Voice: None (-) KNOX Manage license: 1 Year
Per Device License - Ares Gateway Connection: Ares Gateway Connection
O&M - Ares Mobile - 1 Year Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Parsons’ O&M provides lifecycle maintenance for our Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software only. This includes bug fixes, routine updates, and select enhancements—at Parsons’ discretion and aligned with the COTS roadmap.
O&M ensures your software remains up-to-date, secure, and aligned with Parsons' roadmap for continuous improvement.
Turn-key Systems Integration Fee - Ares Mobile Turn-Key fees encompass integration for: Ready solutions LSI services Includes a Service Desk portal and license This allows for the tracking of different ticket types and provides 24/7 access to view status updates.
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