DHS - Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT)

The demand for IDENT services continues to grow rapidly in response to the needs of system users and stakeholders. OBIM conducted multiple DHS and independent assessments and studies to identify required capabilities and to verify the gaps in the current system. While the large scale, unique, and complex IDENT system generally meets today's performance expectations, IDENT is at risk, and will not be able to meet DHS capability needs in the mid or long term such as servicing existing customers' projected growth volumes or adding needed multimodal services let alone support Congressional, Administration, or Departmental emergent priorities. As a result, OBIM is pursuing the acquisition and development of HART to continue to provide biometric identity services to support DHS missions, and resolve critical system issues with the current IDENT system. The benefits of the replacement system include: addressing the mission failure risk of the legacy system; achieving operations and maintenance cost efficiencies; improving detection and derogatory information matching; and providing multimodal biometric services. IDENT supports DHS QHSR findings and strategy for an integrated Homeland Security Enterprise for DHS and its components; other Federal Departments; State, local, and tribal law enforcement; the intelligence community; and international partners. It is an integrated component of a networked Homeland Security Enterprise that addresses multi-threat, all-hazard security considerations. IDENT data and analysis helps secure and protect the United States against terrorism, enables data integration and analysis, supports and strengthens responsive immigration processing systems and law enforcement, minimizes disruptions to the trade and travel system, and supports a smarter, stronger border by enhancing our security infrastructure through support to new technologies. IDENT aligns with the goals of countering terrorism and Homeland security threats, securing U.S. borders and approaches, securing cyberspace and critical infrastructure, preserving and upholding the Nation's prosperity and economic security, and strengthening preparedness and resilience as outlined in the most recent QHSR update. IDENT's crosscutting mission alignments with the DHS 2020-2024 strategic plan enables Department unity of effort.

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