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Biometrics and Identity Management at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) play a critical role in enhancing national security, border management, and immigration enforcement. Biometric technologies such as fingerprinting, facial recognition, and iris scans provide a highly accurate and reliable method for verifying individuals' identities. By integrating biometrics into various DHS operations, including border control, immigration processing, and law enforcement activities, the department can better identify and prevent threats to national security.

Since the summer of 2022, the ACT-IAC GSA FIE has been working in close collaboration with GSA on the Alliant 3 program. In speaking with GSA, ACT-IAC confirmed that the Final RFP is expected to be released in May of 2024. We would also like to share the following update.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) mission is to safeguard our borders from terrorist threats; apprehending individuals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, stemming the flow of illegal drugs and other contraband, all while welcoming legitimate travelers from outside the U.S. and legitimate commercial trade. The border mission is led by CBP Border Patrol Agents and Air and Marine Operations.

Interested in enhancing government/industry dialogue to drive the most effective solutions to mission challenges? Budget constraints are real, but this is where innovation starts.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is on a multi-year IT modernization journey – harnessing the power of new and emerging technologies to achieve mission-driven innovations, enhanced security, and delivery of improved access and care for millions of beneficiaries. CMS has done extensive work to date in cloud enabling applications and creating user friendly tools and enhancing security. The agency is now embarking on its next level of IT modernization:  Platform Engineering.

Due to the landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law— also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—the Department of Transportation has unprecedented resources to deploy in the service of the mission and to deliver improvements that will endure for generations. Achieving these changes in the transportation system necessary to reach our nation’s goals will require fundamental transformations to infrastructure, technology, and approaches to solving problems.

Join the State & USAID FIE as we explore the intersection of technology and international affairs; illustrating how advancements in IT are reshaping diplomacy and global connections. Discover how innovative digital solutions are enabling greater collaboration within (and among) Foreign Affairs agencies, partner nations, and societies, while enhancing US national security and global partnerships. Engage with diplomats, tech leaders, and SMEs, to discuss the transformative power of IT in shaping a more connected and prosperous world.