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Navy awards biometric ID contract to CrossResolve LLC

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A soldier with the 7th Iraqi Army Division scans his fingerprint during a military training enrollment at Al Asad Air Base, Aug. 17, 2015. The enrollment processes administrative and biometric data for the Iraqi soldiers before beginning a six-week build partner capacity course focusing on small unit tactics and infantry skills. The biometric enrollment is a critical part of the course as it allows coalition forces to maintain accountability of soldiers and their equipment during the training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

CrossResolve LLC has been awarded a $17.2 million contract to biometric ID research.

The contract, part of the Navy Special Surveillance Program, is for basic and advanced research in advanced contactless/stand-off biometric face, finger, and iris technologies; data analytic tools; and established communication channels, according to the Department of Defense contract announcement.

The contract is expected to be completed by April 2019.

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