Facial Biometrics Capture and Processing
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 20148487
- Agency
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Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Virginia 20147, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Passenger Systems Program Directorate is conducting market research for an integrated facial biometric capture and processing solution that can capture high-quality traveler facial images while people walk through designated areas without interrupting passenger flow. The system must meet strict technical specifications including JPEG/JPEG 2000 image format, minimum 480x760 pixel resolution, specific eye distance and roll parameters, and operate without storing photos on capture devices while supporting Ethernet and WiFi connectivity. Vendors must demonstrate capabilities across five evaluation categories: Facial Capture (30 points), Vendor Hardware/Software Specifications (20 points), Environmental Considerations (20 points), Solution Delivery (25 points), and Monitoring and Maintenance (5 points). The solution must operate in varied environmental conditions with diverse traveler populations and potentially support multiple languages and operating system platforms. Interested vendors must submit responses by July 8, 2025, via email to specified government contacts, with the highest-scoring vendors potentially invited to conduct product demonstrations 3-5 weeks after submission.
This pre-solicitation notice indicates no set-aside designation is being used, making it open to all qualified vendors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No current incumbents or contractors are specifically identified in the documentation, suggesting this may be a new capability acquisition or significant system upgrade. The notice does not specify award values or budget ranges, consistent with its market research nature rather than a formal solicitation. The technical requirements emphasize seamless "on the move" biometric capture with 24/7 operational support, while the Interface Control Document details comprehensive protobuf message schemas and websocket communication protocols for device-to-service integration. The government emphasizes this is solely a market research effort that does not constitute a formal solicitation and carries no obligation to award contracts or reimburse response costs.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
NOTICE TO INTERESTED VENDORS: Please refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice and Sources Sought Questionnaire for complete details and instructions. Vendors are strongly advised to review and adhere to the guidance provided therein. Responses that do not comply with the instructions outlined in the attachments may be deemed non-responsive. This summary is provided for general information only and does not replace the requirements set forth in the attached Sources Sought Notice and Sources Sought Questionnaire.
AMENDMENTS:
Amendment 1 - Sources Sought Notice: The notice has been extended to July 8, 2025.
Amendment 1 - Questionnaire: Table 2 has been revised to remove a question concerning TAA compliant country. A sentence has been added to the end of paragraph 1, concerning trade laws and regulations.
UPDATES:
Update 06/20/2024: The Sources Sought Questionnaire provides reference to an attached Interface Control Document (ICD). The ICD was not provided with the original Sources Sought Notice posting. The ICD will be provided as an attachment to this Sources Sought Notice posting on SAM.gov by early next week.
Update 06/23/2025: Interface Control Document (ICD) is posted as an attachment to this SAM.gov notice.
Update #3 ·
NOTICE TO INTERESTED VENDORS: Please refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice and Sources Sought Questionnaire for complete details and instructions. Vendors are strongly advised to review and adhere to the guidance provided therein. Responses that do not comply with the instructions outlined in the attachments may be deemed non-responsive. This summary is provided for general information only and does not replace the requirements set forth in the attached Sources Sought Notice and Sources Sought Questionnaire.
Update 06/20/2024: The Sources Sought Questionnaire provides reference to an attached Interface Control Document (ICD). The ICD was not provided with the original Sources Sought Notice posting. The ICD will be provided as an attachment to this Sources Sought Notice posting on SAM.gov by early next week.
Update 06/23/2025: Interface Control Document (ICD) is posted as an attachment to this SAM.gov notice.
Update #2 ·
NOTICE TO INTERESTED VENDORS: Please refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice and Sources Sought Questionnaire for complete details and instructions. Vendors are strongly advised to review and adhere to the guidance provided therein. Responses that do not comply with the instructions outlined in the attachments may be deemed non-responsive. This summary is provided for general information only and does not replace the requirements set forth in the attached Sources Sought Notice and Sources Sought Questionnaire.
Update 06/20/2024: The Sources Sought Questionnaire provides reference to an attached Interface Control Document (ICD). The ICD was not provided with the original Sources Sought Notice posting. The ICD will be provided as an attachment to this Sources Sought Notice posting on SAM.gov by early next week.
Update #1 ·
NOTICE TO INTERESTED VENDORS: Please refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice and Sources Sought Questionnaire for complete details and instructions. Vendors are strongly advised to review and adhere to the guidance provided therein. Responses that do not comply with the instructions outlined in the attachments may be deemed non-responsive. This summary is provided for general information only and does not replace the requirements set forth in the attached Sources Sought Notice and Sources Sought Questionnaire.
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