CBP plans up to $50M contract for biometrics, AI integration

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is preparing a competition for an application development contract worth up to $50 million that could integrate biometrics, AI and IoT across agency apps. A solicitation is expected November 16 with an award by December 30 and performance through March 2029; the small-business set-aside BPA lists Ellumen as incumbent.

• DSAI contract estimated at $20M–$50M, solicitation due November 16
• Scope covers biometrics, AI/ML, chatbots, IoT and blockchain
• CBP has processed over 1B travelers using facial biometrics
• Incumbent is Ellumen; deal set aside for small businesses