Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf
Posted: Sept. 25, 2025
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This sole source justification was prepared by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The justification outlines the intent to procure licenses for the Inmate Recognition and Identification System (I.R.I.S.™) and the Mobile Offender Recognition & Information System (MORIS™) from Bi2 Technologies, LLC, on a sole source basis. The procurement is justified under the authority of simplified procedures for commercial items, as outlined in 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR Subpart 13.5, due to Bi2's unique capabilities in providing iris biometric recognition technology essential for ICE operations.
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement, although specific financial details are not disclosed. The I.R.I.S. and MORIS systems are critical for enabling ICE agents to authenticate identities quickly during field operations, supporting various presidential proclamations and executive orders aimed at enhancing border security.
The systems must meet stringent requirements, including FBI certification, real-time identification capabilities on mobile devices, and integration with existing law enforcement databases. Bi2 Technologies is noted as the only vendor capable of providing these proprietary solutions that integrate multiple biometric modalities—iris scans, fingerprints, and facial recognition—into a single device.
Extensive market research confirmed Bi2's unique position in this niche market, with no viable competition offering comparable mobile and real-time data access capabilities necessary for effective law enforcement operations.
The justification concludes with an acknowledgment that ICE will post an intent to sole source and consider any capability statements received in accordance with applicable regulations to ensure transparency and potential future competition.
The justification outlines the intent to procure licenses for the Inmate Recognition and Identification System (I.R.I.S.™) and the Mobile Offender Recognition & Information System (MORIS™) from Bi2 Technologies, LLC, on a sole source basis. The procurement is justified under the authority of simplified procedures for commercial items, as outlined in 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR Subpart 13.5, due to Bi2's unique capabilities in providing iris biometric recognition technology essential for ICE operations.
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement, although specific financial details are not disclosed. The I.R.I.S. and MORIS systems are critical for enabling ICE agents to authenticate identities quickly during field operations, supporting various presidential proclamations and executive orders aimed at enhancing border security.
The systems must meet stringent requirements, including FBI certification, real-time identification capabilities on mobile devices, and integration with existing law enforcement databases. Bi2 Technologies is noted as the only vendor capable of providing these proprietary solutions that integrate multiple biometric modalities—iris scans, fingerprints, and facial recognition—into a single device.
Extensive market research confirmed Bi2's unique position in this niche market, with no viable competition offering comparable mobile and real-time data access capabilities necessary for effective law enforcement operations.
The justification concludes with an acknowledgment that ICE will post an intent to sole source and consider any capability statements received in accordance with applicable regulations to ensure transparency and potential future competition.
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