Multimodal Biometric Identification System (MBIS)

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a Multimodal Biometric Identification System (MBIS) to enhance its mission-critical biometric operating performance levels. TXDPS is seeking information on potential MBIS technical specifications as part of a best-in-class vendor-hosted cloud solution. The RFI requests details on various system requirements, including support for multiple biometric modalities (fingerprints, palm prints, scars/marks/tattoos, iris, and face), security compliance, cloud-based deployment, data ingestion quality, availability, auditability, work queues, reporting, scalability, interfaces, connections, monitoring, notifications, role-based security, and training. TXDPS may use the collected data to determine functionality offerings and build requirements around the needed functions for this mission-critical system. The RFI sets a deadline for responses on October 11, 2024, and TXDPS may request demonstrations or presentations from respondents.

The RFI does not constitute a commitment to procure any items discussed, and TXDPS has not made a financial commitment. Respondents must be able to pass requisite background checks to gain access to TXDPS data. The RFI does not provide details on pricing, set asides, incumbents, funding amounts or sources. It states this is an RFI only, and if TXDPS pursues a solicitation in the future, all specifications will be identified in the statement of work.