Brand specific** idemia morphowave XP2

The State of California is soliciting bids for the procurement of brand-specific IDEMIA MORPHOWAVE XP2 biometric equipment through Request for Bid RFB-IS-26200609. This solicitation seeks the supply and delivery of facial recognition and multimodal biometric devices, including core biometric capture units, software licenses, integration modules, and associated hardware accessories designed for identification and security purposes within California's government operations. The equipment specifications establish minimum performance requirements for image capture quality, processing speed, false acceptance and rejection rates, fingerprint and palm recognition capabilities, and compatibility with California's existing biometric databases and software systems. Bidders must submit complete proposals that include technical specifications, pricing according to the bid schedule format outlined in Exhibit 6.xlsx, and all documentation required by Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms, which mandates vendor registration documents, certifications, insurance requirements, and references to demonstrate vendor responsibility and contract performance capability. The procurement has a posted date of February 8, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 24, 2026, providing prospective bidders approximately 16 days to prepare and submit their responses. All bids must comply with California's procurement laws and applicable federal requirements for technology acquisitions, with award anticipated following the evaluation period.

The solicitation documents indicate that California procurement regulations may include set-asides for small businesses or other designated vendor categories as applicable, though specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available summaries. Bidders must meet standardized qualifications and demonstrate financial stability and compliance with California procurement standards as outlined in the required forms appendix. The procurement establishes baseline pricing for the IDEMIA MORPHOWAVE XP2 platform with unit costs structured on a per-unit basis for initial deployment and potential expansion phases, with potential volume discounts based on aggregate ordering quantities, though the specific total contract amount and budget range are not disclosed in the available documentation. The equipment must integrate with California's existing biometric identification infrastructure and software systems, requiring compatibility verification during the evaluation process. Funding is allocated through the California state procurement budget designated for biometric identification and verification systems, and prospective bidders should review all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and contractual terms outlined in the full solicitation documents before submitting their proposals.