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Sole Source Justification for an Award to Bi2 Technologies, LLC   3

ID: 70CTD025C00000001 • Type: Justification • Match:  100%
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Description

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a sole source award to BI2 Technologies, LLC for iris biometric recognition technology for offender recognition and access to a biometric information system to allow ICE agents to quickly authenticate the identity of subjects during field operations. A redacted sole source justification is provided in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii) and 6.305(a).

Background
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has issued a sole source award to Bi2 Technologies, LLC for the provision of iris biometric recognition technology.

This technology is essential for offender recognition and access to a biometric information system, enabling ICE agents to authenticate the identity of subjects during field operations efficiently. The award supports critical national security measures outlined in Presidential Proclamation 108 and Executive Orders aimed at securing the U.S. borders.

Bi2 Technologies, located in Plymouth, MA, is uniquely positioned to provide this technology due to its proprietary systems.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of two primary systems: the Inmate Identification and Recognition System (I.R.I.S.™) and the Mobile Offender Recognition & Information System (MORIS™).

The requirements for these systems include:
- Certification by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Real-time identification and matching capabilities accessible on both fixed and mobile devices.
- Ability to capture and identify fingerprints, iris scans, and facial images using a single device.
- Compatibility with various platforms including Microsoft, Apple, and Android.
- Immediate access to booking records across the U.S. via a secure national criminal justice data sharing network.
- Advanced iris biometric technology for rapid identity authentication.

Period of Performance
12 months for both I.R.I.S.™ and MORIS™ system access.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed in field operations across various locations as required by ICE agents.
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Overview

Agency
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) [DHS]
Award Date
Sept. 23, 2025
Response Deadline
None
Posted
Sept. 25, 2025, 11:47 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541519 - Other Computer Related Services
PSC
5865 - Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20024 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Signs of Shaping
54% of similar contracts within the Immigration and Customs Enforcement had a set-aside.
On 9/25/25 Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued Justification 70CTD025C00000001 for Sole Source Justification for an Award to Bi2 Technologies, LLC.
Primary Contact
Name
Michelle Taylor   Profile
Email
michelle.l.taylor@ice.dhs.gov
Phone
(202) 731-6925

Secondary Contact

Name
Kelli Brooks   Profile
Email
kelli.brooks@associates.ice.dhs.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT > INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
FPDS Organization Code
7012-ITD00
Source Organization Code
500030974
Last Updated
Oct. 25, 2025
Last Updated By
michelle.l.taylor@ice.dhs.gov
Archive Date
Oct. 25, 2025