This synopsis provides notice of the Government's intent to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis and to solicit a purchase order on a sole source basis with International Biometric Group, LLC, One Battery Park Plaza, New York, NY 10004-1425 for the item listed below. This action is under the authority of FAR Part 13.5. The item is a commercial item. The contract line item number and description is: **CLIN 0001 Comparative Biometric Research Report Round Four (Quantity 1 EA).** The item will be used to support the United States Department of State Security Project (DOS SMS). International Biometric Group, LLC has performed market research testing on the following biofeedback systems: Bioscrypt, DigitalPersona, Fujitsu, Identix, Indivos, Siemens, STMicro, Ultra-Scan, Recognition Systems, Inc. Iridian, and Nuance. International Biometric Group, LLC published the Comparative Biometric Research Report Round Four and made it commercially available. International Biometric Group, LLC is the only known firm that has published a report on all of these systems. The Comparative Biometric Research Report Round Four satisfies the Government's requirements for a report on testing of the biofeedback systems listed above. Award is expected 07 January 2003. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, the Government will consider all information received by 07 January 2003 1530EST. A determination by the government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government will not pay for any information received. Facsimile proposals are acceptable. For information contact Amanda Ankerman, Code 2.5.1.2.3.5, Telephone (301) 995-8672, FAX (301) 995-8670 or via e-mail: [email protected]

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