On November 10, Parsons Corporation announced that the company was awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to modernize the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) Biometrics at Sea System (BASS 2.0). The BASS platform is a critical tool for maritime law enforcement operations and enables the Coast Guard to collect and analyze biometric data, including fingerprints and facial recognition, to verify identities, recognize threats, and enhance security by connecting to national and international databases. This award has a five-year performance period and represents new work for the company.
"Parsons is proud to partner with the U.S. Coast Guard on this vital modernization effort that will enhance operational efficiency and expand biometric capabilities to meet the evolving needs of maritime law enforcement and national security," said Jon Moretta, president, engineered systems for Parsons. "Our team is committed to delivering advanced technology solutions that empower the Coast Guard to achieve its mission of ensuring the nation's maritime safety, security and stewardship."
Under this contract, Parsons will provide personnel for strategic planning and technical expertise to support the software and hardware of the company's JavelinXL devices and the Ares Gateway, which are key components of the BASS platform. Parsons will also supply and deploy JavelinXL devices to Coast Guard units conducting maritime law enforcement activities.
Parsons' JavelinXL kits and Ares Gateway will provide the Coast Guard with cutting-edge tools to collect and analyze biometric data in real-time, enabling faster identity verification and improved threat detection during critical missions. The JavelinXL devices are rugged, Android-based handhelds designed for multi-modal biometric capture, including four-finger slap prints, dual-iris scans, facial imagery, and voice data and are in use by federal customers around the world. Managed through Parsons' Ares mobile application, these devices provide lightweight, modular, and efficient solutions for collecting and integrating biometric data in dynamic maritime environments.
Source: Parsons Corporation