Mobile Biometric Collection Capability (Javelin+)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement for a Mobile Biometric Collection Capability (Javelin+) for Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to identify potential sources capable of providing a lightweight, mobile biometric collection kit. Responses are due by June 18, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The objective is to procure a mobile biometric collection kit capable of processing fingerprints, face, iris, and voice for identity management and verification. The system must be compatible with Android and Windows operating systems, and integrate seamlessly with existing Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) systems to support mission sets such as checkpoint validation, detainee processing, and humanitarian operations.
Key Requirements
- Connectivity: Ability to connect to Ares Gateway transaction Manager software for AFOSI compatibility.
- Warranty: Full-service warranty on biometrics kits, consistent with current AFOSI provisions.
- Training: Provide training (at least virtual) on system utilization for local OSI Detachment personnel.
- Integration: Encompass integration for ready solutions, LSI services, and include a Service Desk portal and license for ARES Mobile for logging issue tickets, RMAs, and status updates.
- Hardware (per kit, minimum): S25 Ruggedized Kit (Javelin+), Pelican Case, Sensor Modules (Iris, Sherlock Fingerprint), Samsung Galaxy S25 (128 GB or better), OPRTR S25 Phone Case, Samsung Fast Charger, Chest Mount Inductive Charger, International Travel Wall Charger, Microfiber Cleaning Cloth.
- Software & Licenses: Ares Mobile (initial license for one user profile), Mobile Licenses for Iris Matching (500k), Face Matching, Fingerprint Matching (100K), Voice (None), KNOX Manage license (1 Year), Per Device License for Ares Gateway Connection, O&M for Ares Mobile (1 Year), and Turn-key Systems Integration Fee for Ares Mobile.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: June 16, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested and capable sources should provide the following information to the listed Point of Contact:
- Company Name
- UEI or CAGE Code
- Primary Point of Contact
- Business Size
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.