The BOSS-U Acquisition is a part of the DoD’s overall plan to comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 24 and National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD) 59. These mandates require that U.S. intelligence agencies, the Department of State, the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security leverage common information technology and data standards, protocols and interfaces to ensure compatibility in the methods used to collect, store and share biometric information.

Under the contract, selected companies will develop and deploy interoperable biometric hardware and software and provide a suite of services in six areas: management support services; infrastructure procurement design, development and integration; operations and maintenance; advanced technology demonstration; studies and analysis; and test and evaluation.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS partners include:

• 1 FORCE, Inc. a provider of professional and engineering services
• Daon, a provider of identity assurance software and services
• Data Systems Analysts (DSA), Inc., an advanced technology solutions provider
• EWA JV, a technology and professional services consultancy
• ImageWare Systems, Inc.
• Information Sciences Consulting, Inc. (ISCI), a quality assurance and professional services consultancy
• M-Cubed Information Systems, Inc., a specialist in IT and project management services
• Motorola, a global innovator in communications solutions
• Operational Research Consultants, Inc., a provider of information assurance and authentication services
• Quantech Services, Inc., an engineering services and program management consultancy
• Siemens, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of complex systems
• SPS, an infrastructure and applications integrator
• TDG Inc., an IT security consultancy
• The Ambit Group, a specialist in strategy development, program management and execution
• Unlimited New Dimensions, LLC, an e-business consultancy