How to bid on an Automated Fingerprint Identification System for Indiana State Police

What the Indiana State Police is buying

The Indiana State Police is looking to implement a modern Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) platform. This new system aims to enhance performance, reliability, interoperability, and security.

The goal is to better support growing biometric data volumes and operational demands. This includes reducing manual processing, strengthening automated capabilities, improving exception handling and monitoring, and ensuring compliance with state and federal security requirements.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline to submit your response for this opportunity is September 09, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.

It is important to complete your registration in Indiana’s Supplier Portal and submit your response well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in security technology, particularly those with expertise in biometric systems, data management, and law enforcement solutions. Vendors should have experience with large-scale system implementations and integration.

The relevant category for this bid is security, specifically related to automated identification systems and biometric data management.

How to respond

To access the full response instructions and documents, you need to find sourcing event 001000000085295. This is available on Indiana’s IDOA Current Business Opportunities page.

For most Indiana bids, clicking the 'View original source' link will directly download the bid's document package, which is a ZIP file containing the notice, specifications, and forms. No account is needed to view these documents. If a package is not immediately downloaded, the link will open Indiana’s 'Current Business Opportunities' list, where you can find the correct row using the Event ID 001000000085295.

To submit your response, you must first register in Indiana’s separate Supplier Portal. This registration is free. Once registered, you can then submit your response before the stated deadline. For any questions, you can contact Kevin March at [email protected].

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate how your proposed AFIS platform directly addresses the stated goals of improving performance, reliability, interoperability, and security. Highlight your system's ability to handle growing biometric data volumes and meet increasing operational demands.

Provide specific examples of how your solution will reduce manual processing, strengthen automated capabilities, and enhance exception handling. Detail your approach to ensuring data integrity, improving reporting, and maintaining compliance with both state and federal security requirements. Emphasize any features that support 'lights-out capabilities' and robust monitoring.