Biometrics Application Program Interface, West Point, NY

Added: Nov 04, 2013 10:44 am This posting constitutes the United States Military Academy's notice of intent to award, on a sole source basis, a contract to International Biometric Group, LLC. (IBG), 1 Battery Park PLZ STE 2901, New York, NY 10004, for research and development of a Biometric API consisting of a secure container for sensor and analysis engine applications and sensor data fusion algorithms to support a multi-modality Active Authentication platform, develop cryptographic algorithms and protocols using biometrics features to support the ability to transmit and receive data security using a key exchange that is client-verified, and conduct technical subject matter expertise support for emerging behavioral based biometric capabilities and platforms. It is anticipated that all work shall be completed by 30 September 2014.

The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The applicable NAICS Code is 541712 and the size standard of 500 employees. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement upon receipt of response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There will be no solicitation available.