Javelin Biometric Module Application

The Department of the Air Force Space Command is conducting market research through this sources sought announcement to identify potential vendors for the Javelin+ Mobile Biometric Collection Kit intended for use at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The procurement seeks a lightweight, modular, Android-based biometrics collection system capable of capturing multimodal biometrics including fingerprints, facial recognition, and iris scans for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). Key requirements include integration with the Ares Gateway Transaction Manager (AGTM) software and the ARES Mobile Biometric Application (AMBA), FBI-approved functionality for mobile identification and booking, and EBTS-compliant transaction creation with offline capability. Vendors must also provide full-service warranty maintenance aligned with AFOSI standards, virtual training for OSI Detachment personnel, and integration services including a 24/7 Service Desk portal for issue logging and status updates. Interested vendors must respond by March 19, 2026, with their company name, UEI or CAGE code, primary point of contact, and business size classification. This is a sources sought announcement only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a formal solicitation.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement. The announcement does not identify any current contractors or incumbents, nor does it disclose specific award values or budget ranges. The government file specifies detailed hardware components for each kit, including a Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone (128 GB or better), Javelin+ sensor module with iris and fingerprint capture capabilities, Pelican case with custom foam, OPRTR.S23 phone case, Samsung Fast Charger, vehicle mount with inductive charging, international travel charger, and cleaning cloth, though the total quantity of kits required is not stated in the available documentation. Software requirements include AMBA with initial device licensing, Samsung Knox mobile device management, and FABIS Facial Identification software, with ongoing support encompassing software updates, patches, and general Ares software maintenance. The classified procurement falls under NAICS 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 7E20 (IT and Telecom support services).