Biometrics Enabling Capability Increment-1
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- N16
- Short name
- BEC Inc 1
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT III
- Acquisition status
- Recategorized
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 11
- Contract obligations
- $214,435,589 Since fiscal year 2008
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $11,854,930 |
| FY2025 | $18,691,065 |
| FY2024 | $21,848,676 |
| FY2023 | $22,309,482 |
| FY2022 | $27,589,689 |
| FY2021 | $19,482,007 |
| FY2020 | $14,213,138 |
| FY2019 | $26,049,206 |
| FY2018 | $21,856,965 |
| FY2017 | $24,182,899 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leidos, Inc. | $112,741,948 | |
| 2 | Leidos, Inc. | $81,352,793 | |
| 3 | QED Systems, LLC | $13,515,435 | |
| 4 | Millennium LLC | $4,487,568 | |
| 5 | County Of Pinellas | $1,837,076 | |
| 6 | Spectrum Bullpen, LLC | $198,480 | |
| 7 | Dynamic Systems Inc. | $118,994 | |
| 8 | Mythics, LLC | $113,409 | |
| 9 | S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC | $49,000 | |
| 10 | Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC | $20,886 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Xpressfeed data | $49,000 | |
| Seta task order award - base period | $17,258,310 | |
| BEC 1 to award - base period | $81,352,793 | |
| Sbir phase 1 | $198,480 | |
| Contract establishes a one year base and one year option for oracle maintenance and support services from dynamic… | $118,994 | |
| This task order is issue on a cost plus incentive fee (CPIF), cost plus fixed fee (CPFF), and cost reimbursable… | $112,741,949 | |
| Software maintenance and support | $113,409 | |
| This contract is for management support services for the project management office (PMO) department of defense (DOD)… | $4,487,568 | |
| Biometric aifss | $1,837,076 | |
| PE-4100 transport USB touchprint TM 4100 | $20,886 | |
| Biometric fingerprint sytem | $0 |
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About this program
The Biometrics Enabling Capability Increment-1 (BEC Inc 1) is a Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) program designated as an Acquisition Category III defense program. This program appears to be focused on developing, implementing, and sustaining biometric identification capabilities for the Department of Defense, including the Department of Defense Automated Biometric Identification System (DoD ABIS). The program is managed by the Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors, indicating its strategic importance to defense intelligence and security operations.
The contract awards associated with this program range from small purchases of biometric hardware ($12,435 for fingerprint systems) to large-scale systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) services exceeding $89 million. Major contractors include Leidos Innovations Corporation and QED Systems, with significant awards being made through the Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity vehicle. Contract durations typically span 2-5 years, with a mix of cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive, and firm-fixed-price contract types. While most contracts have no set-aside designation, the program has utilized 8(a) sole source and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) vehicles for smaller awards. Primary funding comes from the Department of the Army Acquisition Support Center, with work performed in various locations including Gaithersburg, Maryland, and El Segundo, California. Key services provided include systems engineering, technical assistance, software maintenance, and biometric system sustainment.
Quick answers
What is BEC Inc 1?
Biometrics Enabling Capability Increment-1 (BEC Inc 1) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Department of the Army. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT III. Its acquisition status is recategorized.
How much has BEC Inc 1 obligated on contracts?
11 contract awards are coded to BEC Inc 1, and their actions have obligated $214,435,589 since fiscal year 2008.
Who are the top contractors on BEC Inc 1?
The contractors obligated the most on BEC Inc 1 contracts are Leidos, Inc. ($194,094,741 across 2 registrations), QED Systems, LLC ($13,515,435) and Millennium LLC ($4,487,568).
How much did BEC Inc 1 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to BEC Inc 1 obligated $18,691,065 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for BEC Inc 1?
The latest contract award coded to BEC Inc 1 is N6600126P6029, awarded to S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC on December 22, 2025.
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