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HERNDON, Va., September 23, 2004. DigitalNet, a premier provider of network computing solutions, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security US-VISIT Program Office has awarded DigitalNet with a contract to provide fingerprint identification services at the facilities of the Western Identification Network (WIN) in San Diego, Calif., and the Biometrics Support Center (BSC) in Washington, D.C.
The US-VISIT program verifies the identity of visitors to the United States and expedites secure travel through advanced processing using technology and biometrics. DigitalNet will provide the services of highly experienced fingerprint identification specialists to conduct comparisons of fingerprints collected during these processes. The contract term is for one year with four option periods. If all options are exercised the contract has a value of approximately $25 million.
"It is exciting to be able to offer these services to the DHS," said Gina Abate, DigitalNet's senior vice president. "We appreciate DHS' confidence in DigitalNet and we look forward to becoming recognized as a trusted provider to the burgeoning homeland security effort."
DigitalNet designs, builds, integrates and manages enterprise network computing solutions that provide government organizations with sustainable operational efficiencies. With more than 30 years of experience, the company provides Strategic Consulting Services, Enterprise Managed Services, Integrated Information Assurance Solutions and Application Development and Integration Services to a wide range of U.S. Government agencies (including defense and intelligence communities). We are focused on adding value to our clients by managing their mission critical IT systems to increase system reliability, availability and integrity while reducing overall costs.
For more information, see www.digitalnet.com.
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