Leidos Secured Bagged a $130 Million Contract from the FBI for Assistance in the CJIS Biometric Services Program
The FBI has granted Leidos a $130 million contract to bolster its Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) biometric services program. The contract will support the FBI in its management of biometric data and identity systems, which hold crucial importance for law enforcement and national security, encompassing fingerprint identification and related criminal justice systems.
Leidos is expected to offer technology, integration, and support services to maintain, modernize, and enhance the reliability, security, and efficiency of the FBI's biometric databases and tools. This may encompass system maintenance, data analysis, and cybersecurity for the FBI's biometric infrastructure, though specific deliverables and project milestones remain undefined in the contract announcement.
The CJIS division manages biometric and identity services that play a critical role in enhancing law enforcement and national security efforts. The exact technical details and full scope of services under the contract are not yet specified.
Artificial intelligence might be integrated into Leidos' technology offerings to improve the efficiency of the FBI's biometric data analysis. To maintain the security and reliability of the FBI's identity systems, Leidos would likely provide artificial intelligence capabilities for advanced data analysis and cybersecurity solutions.
