# State Department Awards Paravision Identity Contract

The U.S. Department of State awarded Paravision a five-year firm-fixed-price contract for digital detection and identity assurance, with a potential value of **$6.5 million** and **$1.3 million initially obligated**. Awarded September 23, 2026, under a total small-business set-aside, the procurement received one offer. The public record does not identify the products covered, so the award signals demand for identity assurance capabilities without confirming specific technology requirements or a defined follow-on procurement.

- Small businesses offering biometric liveness, facial recognition, or deepfake detection may find the award relevant, but should not assume those products are included in the contract.
- The set-aside and single offer are useful market indicators for firms assessing eligibility and competition for related State Department procurements.
- Companies can use the award details and five-year performance period, which may run through September 22, 2031, to inform their assessment of potential subcontracting or future opportunities; the public information does not identify a subcontracting path or follow-on schedule.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of State (State Department)

### Vendors
- Paravision (awardee)

### Sources
- [US State Department awards Paravision up to $6.5M for digital identity assurance | Biometric Update](https://www.biometricupdate.com/202610/us-state-department-awards-paravision-up-to-6-5m-for-digital-identity-assurance) - Biometric Update