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B -- DEVELOPMENT OF FACIAL RECOGNITION SYSTEM FOR USE AT US PORTS OF ENTRY SOL DTRS57-97-Q-80015 DUE 112096 POC Karen Marino, Purchasing Agent, (617) 494-2437. The Volpe Center plans to solicit a sole-source simplified acquisition purchase from Visionics Corp., Metuchen, NJ for the development of a facial recognition system for use at U.S. ports of entry. The system will be designed to verify the identity of the driver of a vehicle as it enters the United States by comparing his/her face to a photograph taken during enrollment. The systems must be: (1) capable of using live video to compare the face of each driver to enrollment photograph (2) integrate the facial recognition software into an access control system that will enable facial recognition to be tested with live vehicles. A December 31, 1996 delivery date is established for a functioning facial recognition prototype. Small Business Firms classified under SIC CODE 7373 that are interested in proposing on this requirement must demonstrate in writing to the Contracting Officer, no later than 15 days from the date of the synopsis publication that they posses the capabilities of available and developing biometrics technologies and the ability to reconcile full-motion video with static images. Small Business Firms will be required to submit documentation in support of the above for evaluation by the Government prior to receiving a quotation. No Telephone requests will be accepted - only written requests with supporting documentation for this quotation will be accepted - however, we will accept requests for this quotation via facsimile, at (617) 494-3024, Attn: Karen Marino, DTS-852. (0306)

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