Azimuth is a trusted leader in biometric system development, integration, and sustainment, supporting some of the largest identification and security programs in the U.S. government. With over 12 years of hands-on experience, we specialize in multimodal biometric systems—including face, iris, and fingerprint technologies—as well as backend systems for biographical and biometric data collection.
Our team has supported DoD and DOJ large-scale fingerprint systems, gaining deep insight into the strengths, limitations, and vulnerabilities of biometric technologies. We bring expertise in spoof detection, open-source attack techniques, and biometric sensor evaluation through participation in government-led challenge events.
Azimuth has contributed to major national programs, including:
DoD Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS)
FBI CJIS Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS)
JFCOM Capabilities-Based Assessment for Biometrics
NIJ SSBT Center of Excellence
We’ve designed, implemented, and fielded numerous biometric collection and matching systems that adhere to national and international standards—ensuring interoperability, scalability, and effective lifecycle management.
ID ProTECT – Identification-Based Decision Processes for Confident Transactions
ID ProTECT was a prototype DoD Common Access Card (CAC) system developed to support the creation and operation of a biometrics repository for friendly personnel. Designed to enhance secure access and identity verification, the system interfaces with the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) and integrates with other access control applications across the DoD enterprise.
Azimuth played a key role in the program—designing, building, and testing a high-throughput biometric collection system capable of capturing and processing biometric signatures efficiently and reliably. The result was a scalable and secure identification platform that helped enable more confident, identity-based decisions in military environments.
CIES® Biometric Enrollment System (CBES®)
The Craft Integrated Electronics Suite (CIES®) Biometric Enrollment Station (CBES®) was a key component in the Maritime Biometrics Technology Demonstration and Experiment conducted in fall 2010, supporting a requirement from the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
Developed by Azimuth, CBES® integrated a biometric server and sensor suite onboard the Stiletto, enabling both logical and physical access authentication for boat crew members. The system also featured reach-back capability to national biometric repositories, allowing real-time identification of persons of interest during maritime operations.
The successful demonstration, held at Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base in Norfolk, Virginia, showcased the potential of biometric systems to enhance maritime security and operational accountability.
Tactical DNA Labs
When the BAE/NSWCDD Joint Expeditionary Forensics Facilities (JEFF) team required a rapid, deployable solution for mobile DNA analysis, they turned to Azimuth. Tasked with transforming “Fleet Return” containers into fully operational DNA laboratories, Azimuth delivered custom-engineered systems that met the rigorous demands of field deployment.
Key upgrades included:
Installation of modern Environmental Control Units (ECUs)
Durable flooring, epoxy-coated interiors, and custom lab furniture
A unique overpressure system to maintain hospital-grade clean environments
Enhanced electrical distribution to support sensitive lab instrumentation and backup power
Full networking integration, including NIPRNET and SIPRNET connectivity for secure data access
To date, Azimuth has manufactured five tactical forensic DNA labs, all actively deployed and supporting critical forensic operations in the field.
Biometric Identification System for Access (BISA)
In response to growing threats against U.S. military personnel—including the devastating 2004 suicide bombing that claimed 22 lives—BISA was developed as a first-of-its-kind biometric access control system to enhance base security.
Led by Computer Sciences Corporation, with Azimuth responsible for the design and build of the core system, BISA was fielded across multiple U.S. military facilities to verify and control access by foreign nationals.
The system ensures that all individuals requesting access are screened against U.S. databases of known and suspected terrorists. Once cleared, individuals receive biometrically enabled ID cards, which are required at each point of entry—adding a robust layer of identity verification and accountability.
BISA remains a critical tool in protecting U.S. personnel and infrastructure from insider threats, providing a secure and scalable solution for access control in high-risk environments.
Biometric Collection Integrated Platform (BCIP)
The Biometric Collection Integrated Platform (BCIP) is a government-owned software suite designed to provide a unified, intuitive solution for biographical and biometric enrollment. Developed under a program led by SRA, BCIP was created to address inconsistencies across existing FBI biometric systems such as the Quick Capture Platform (QCP) and Fly Away (FA) Kit, which used disparate operator interfaces and proprietary technologies.
BCIP supports integration with a wide range of fingerprint, iris, and facial capture devices from various vendors—streamlining the enrollment process and improving interoperability across biometric identification systems.
With a user-friendly interface and flexible architecture, BCIP modernizes the biometric data collection process, offering a scalable and standardized platform for secure identity verification in the field or at fixed facilities.
Biometric Collection Integrated Platform (BCIP)
The Biometric Collection Integrated Platform (BCIP) is a government-owned software suite designed to provide a unified, intuitive solution for biographical and biometric enrollment. Developed under a program led by SRA, BCIP was created to address inconsistencies across existing FBI biometric systems such as the Quick Capture Platform (QCP) and Fly Away (FA) Kit, which used disparate operator interfaces and proprietary technologies.
BCIP supports integration with a wide range of fingerprint, iris, and facial capture devices from various vendors—streamlining the enrollment process and improving interoperability across biometric identification systems.
With a user-friendly interface and flexible architecture, BCIP modernizes the biometric data collection process, offering a scalable and standardized platform for secure identity verification in the field or at fixed facilities.
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