# NYC Passport #07227Y0423

NYC DOC Seeks Information on Modern Visitor Fingerprint Identification System

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 07227Y0423
**NAICS:** 541512

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking information from industry on solutions to replace its legacy Visitor Fingerprint Identification System (VFIS) used across multiple correctional facilities.
- Government Buyer:
  - New York City Department of Correction (DOC)
  - Operates centralized visitor processing at Rikers Island and borough-based jails
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Modern Visitor Fingerprint Identification System (VFIS)
    - Capabilities required:
      - Registration of first-time visitors
      - Biometric data capture and storage (fingerprints, photos)
      - Matching of returning visitors
      - High-volume throughput support
      - Integration with existing DOC systems
      - Data migration from legacy platform
      - Compliance with CJIS, NIST, FBI EBTS standards
      - U.S.-based data storage
      - Scalability and high availability
      - Flexible deployment models (on-premises, hybrid, cloud/SaaS)
      - Cost model options
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFI is open to all qualified providers of biometric identification solutions
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Emphasis on security and privacy compliance
  - Support for migration from legacy system
  - High throughput and scalability for large visitor volumes
  - U.S.-based data storage required
  - Market research only; no immediate procurement or award

### Description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking information from qualified firms capable of providing a modern visitor fingerprint identification system (VFIS) to replace its legacy central visits fingerprint platform. The system should support inmate visitation operations across DOC facilities, register first-time visitors, capture and store biometric data, match returning visitors, and support high-volume throughput at multiple secure correctional facilities. This Request for Information (RFI) is for informational and strategic planning purposes only and will guide the development of a future procurement. The DOC reserves the right to consider responses to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) but does not guarantee any future solicitation or award.

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