Provision of Biometrc Goods and Services.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) invites tenders for the creation of a panel of companies suitably qualified and experienced to provide biometric technology and training for use in the APO workflow and analysis systems.

The Australian Passport Office (APO) produces travel documents for Australian citizens in a secure, efficient and responsive way. Since 2005 the APO has incorporated biometric technology, and in particular facial recognition into the passport production process.

The APO has requirements for the provision of specialised biometric support, particularly in relation to the facial recognition system/s and is looking to further develop its capabilities in this area with a view to achieving business improvements. It is also investigating the potential utilisation and integration of other biometric technologies into its passport issuance and analysis systems.