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59 -- INTEGRATED CIRCUIT MICROPROCESSOR CARDS POC Contact Mr. Peter Denoia, 202/736-7615 The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Domestic Operations, is seeling information on integrated circuit microprocessor cards (smart cards) and smart card systems that are available on the commercial market. information on innovative technologies at full production status is also welcome. Available systems should be able to integrate into existing Department of State computer and communication networks at a variety of levels. Available systems sould also have the ability to expand to data storage and stored value capacities as well. Responses should include the methods that the smart card systems can accomplish, meet, or address, but not be limited to, the following specifications and topics. The smart card system must be able to be integrated with the Department of State's security alarm and access control systems. This requires connection of smart card reader/writers to existing computers and networks via both RS-232 serial communications ans various network communication protocols. In addition, smart card reader/writers needs to communicate with ''intellgent'' security control panels via various digital communication methods. The actual data stored on the smart card must be able to be passed to and from existing computers and networks via the smart card reader/writers with possible data format conversions at the reader/writer or card level. The systems should also have the ability to interface with several types of biometric devices either in series or parallel to the existing computers and networks. The programin glanguages, compilers, linkers, or other software interfaces used to program or integrate the smart cards, systems and existing networks must be commercially available. Information on contact-based smart cards and system is primarily desired. Both the cards and systems must meet current and developing International Standards Organization standards for integrated-circuit carads with electrical contacts (ISO 7816). Data storage formats, interchange commands, and communication protocols as well as other primary smart card and system features must have the flexibility to adapt to industry and Department of State requirements as they develop. The Government does not intend to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result o this announcement. The Govermnent will not pay for information or reimburse expenses incurred by resondents for responses to this announcement. All pertinent information concerning this announcement should be forwarded to Mr. Peter enoia, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Room B-237, Washington, DC, 20520. (0127)

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