SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- This is not a solicitation, but rather a Request for Information. ITEC4-W located at Fort Huachuca, AZ is seeking input from potential sources that can provide 3D Face Model Generator/Visualizer and face recognition capabilities for BAT.
- Notice Date
- 4/22/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334119
— Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACA, ITEC4 - West, ITEC4 Contracting, Bldg. 61801, Room 3212, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-5000
- ZIP Code
- 85613-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W91RUS-08-R-1001
- Response Due
- 5/6/2008
- Point of Contact
- CYNTHIA HALL, 520-533-0363
- Description
- This is not a solicitation, but rather a Request for Information. The Information Technology, E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center West (ITEC4-W), located at Fort Huachuca, AZ is seeking input from potential sources that can provide 3D Face Model Generator/Visualizer and 180 degree face recognition capabilities for BAT. The 3D Face Model Generator allows for the creation of 3D models of faces from multiple source images. The 3D models may be used to output videos or image sequences for novel presentation of image data, or more effective visual communication. The 3D Face Model Generator/Visualizer shall comprise of automated core features generation for -45, +45,-90, +90 degree labeled photos, manual core feature insertion, conditional automatic face features detection given core features, automatic face profile detection for frontal and -90, +90 degree labeled photos, 3D face model generation from up to 5 multiple photo views and 3D face model texturing based on frontal labeled photos. Interested parties shall submit a capabilities statement addressing the following items: "A 2D to 3D Face Model Generator that utilizes up to five views of the face "A facial biometric enrollment module with 2D-3D technology for BATS with +/- 45 degree facial yaw capability as well as enrollment from profile imagery capability. The enrollment module will include Automatic Face Signature generation from multiple labeled photographs including frontal and -45, 45,-90, +90 degree photos. "A facial biometric identification module for BAT allowing for 95% identification rate at 1% False Accept Rate (FAR) against a watch list containing 5 photos for each gallery enrolled (containing 2- 90 degree profiles, 2- 45 degree images, 1 frontal) for frontal probes (2 eyes in image). The facial identification module/functionality will include 2D-3D normalization for pose and lighting to optimize performance on uncontrolled data. "A second profile based facial biometric identification module for BAT allowing for 90% identification rate at 1% False Accept Rate (FAR) against a watch list containing 5 photos for each gallery enrolled (containing 2- 90 degree profiles, 2- 45 degree images, 1 frontal) for profile probes (1 eye in image). The facial identification module/functionality shall include 2D-3D normalization for pose and lighting to optimize performance on uncontrolled data. "A Video/IP Video interface for the facial biometric functionality of BATS compatible with the 2D-3D facial identification and facial biometric enrollment components. The Video/IP Video interface shall integrate with the User Interface to allow live tracking, face selection, face submission to identification system, face submission to enrollment system, and match result display. "A client User Interface for the identification, enrollment and video components to be integrated with BAT. The client user interface will be integrated with the standalone BAT client. "A web client User Interface for the identification, enrollment and video components to be integrated with BAT. "Software Installation Background. As a part of ongoing nation building efforts dictated by Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (OIF and OEF), DoD has an acute need to achieve identity dominance, that is, the capability to conclusively identify detainees, intelligence sources, host nation worker candidates, and other persons of interest. Obtaining both biometrics and biographical data and enrolling individuals in a database has been the approach taken with the Biometrics Automated Toolset (BAT). There are approximately 1500 BAT clients in use in OIF, OEF, the National Ground Intelligence Center and in Major Commands (MACOM) and Combat Commands (COCOM) worldwide. They are networked by approximately 75 servers. The BAT system currently captures three biometrics measurements: fingerprint, face and iris. The 3D manipulation would normalize captured faces where the pose is some deviation from straight on, either rotated left or right or tilted up or down. The normalization process manipulates the actual captured image so as to effect x=0, y=0, z=0. Once normalized via the 3D software, facial recognition software can be effectively applied to identify the face. This 3D normalization process facilitates covert applications in which faces are captured unknowingly, and/or at less than ideal angles (Uncontrolled Imagery). 3D normalization also facilitates success rates of facial capture and recognition normally degraded by environmental conditions such as high ambient light as well as physical features partially obstructing the face, such as a branch. The matching algorithms which benefit from the normalization process must also take into account other 3D information of the face, such as curves and volumes, to provide a more accurate and robust identification result. Interested firms should provide a solution for 3-D facial capture and recognition. Also interested firms should provide information stating whether this will be a new prototype or equipment currently offered commercially. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest and capabilities of firms who can support this requirement. If you believe your firm can perform this type of support, the government is interested in receiving a technical capability statement. Technical capability statements can be submitted in your own format and shall be 5 pages or less. Interested firms should submit their written responses to the Contract Specialist, Cynthia Hall, via email: cynthia.m.hall@netcom.army.mil, no later than 6 May 2008. Any questions or concerns, please contact the Contract Specialist at 520-533-0363 or the Contracting Officer, Jadie Russell at 520-533-1694 or Technical Point of Contact (only for technical related questions), Matt Malanowski, 520-533-4665. This synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for information solicited. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.
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- Address: ACA, ITEC4 - West ITEC4 Contracting, Bldg. 61801, Room 3212 Fort Huachuca AZ
- Zip Code: 85613-5000
- Zip Code: 85613-5000
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