Enterprise Biometrics Matching Support
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- SSJ_FY26_0190
- Agency
-
Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70RDA126C00000003 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Thales Dis USA Inc.
- NAICS code
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations, has awarded a sole-source contract to THALES DIS USA Inc. for enterprise fingerprint matching hardware, software, licensing, maintenance, and operational support services on September 30, 2026, under contract 70RDA126C00000003.
The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), implemented by RFO Subpart 6.103-1, on the basis that Thales is the only responsible source capable of providing the required proprietary biometric matching technology and maintenance services. Market research conducted from February through August 2026, including a Request for Information that received 14 responses, confirmed that no other vendor possesses access to the proprietary Thales technology, source code, or interfaces necessary to maintain and update the existing Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT) and Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) systems. The requirement supports identity verification, vetting, screening, law enforcement, immigration, border security, national security, and public safety operations across both environments. Services include enterprise software licensing for biometric matching, hardware and software maintenance and support, modernization and enhancement, disaster recovery and continuity of operations support, and cybersecurity compliance. The contract is funded through Operations and Support funds for Fiscal Year 2026. The contracting officer determined the proposed pricing to be fair and reasonable based on prior acquisition history, commercial pricelist comparisons, and industry standards for proprietary, mission-critical biometric solutions. An exception to the Buy American statute under RFO 25.103(b)(2) for nonavailability of domestic end products has been identified. Vendor location: Austin, TX.
Notice text
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), in conjunction with the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) has awarded a contract directly to THALES DIS USA Inc., pursuant to Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 6.103-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DHS/OPO limited the number of sources solicited pursuant to RFO FAR 6.103 for the procurement of Thales Enterprise Fingerprint licensing for matching hardware, software, maintenance, sustainment, and operational support services to proposed Contractor: THALES DIS USA, Inc.
9442 Capital of Texas Hwy N Ste. 2-400
Austin, TX 78759-7262
Awarded contract 70RDA126C00000003 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-30.
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