U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P.O. Box, 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

59 -- INTEGRATED CIRCUIT MICROPROCESSOR CARDS POC Contact Mr. Peter Denoia, 202/736-7615 The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Domestic Operations is seeking information on integrated circuit microprocessor cards (smart cards) and smart card systems that are available on the commercial market. Information on innovative technologies at full production status is also welcome. Available systems should be able to integrate into existing Department of State computer and communication networks at a variety of levels. Available systems should also have the ability to expand to data storage and stored value capacities as well. Responses should include the methods that the smart card systems can accomplish, meet, or address, but not be limited to, the following specifications and topics. The smart card system must be able to be integrated with the Department of State's security alarm and access control systems. This would require connection of smart card reader/writers to existing computers and networks via both RS-232 serial communications and various network communication protocols. In addition, smart card reader/writers would need to communicate with ''intelligent'' security control panels via various digital communication methods. The actual data stored on the smart card must be able to be passed to and from existing computers and networks via the smart card reader/writers with possible data format conversions at the reader/writer or card level. The systems should also have the ability to interface with several types of biometric devices either in series or parallel to the existing computers and networks. The programming languages, compilers, linkers, or other software interfaces used to program or integrate the smart cards, systems and existing networks must be commercially available. Information on contact-based smart cards and systems is primarily desired. Both the cards and systems must meet current and developing International Standards Organization standards for integrated-circuit cards with electrical contacts (ISO 7816). Data storage formats, interchange commands, and communication protocols as well as other primary smart card and system features must have the flexibility to adapt to industry and Department of State requirements as they develop. The Department of State must be able to control local card personalization by direct dye-sublimation printing, attachment of a laminated pouch or other or pressure based adhesive, embossing, or other methods. The Department of State must also be able to encode, initialize, or format the smart cards locally. The smart cards must have a lifecycle ranging between 7,500 to 12,000 reads or writes in a three year period. Reader/writers must have a lifecycle 75,000 to 120,000 reads or writes. The smart cards should have at least two kilobytes of EEPROM memory storage. Multiple technology cards and reader/writers would also be desirable (i.e. IC chip and magnetic stripe on the same card and chip and magnetic read heads in the same reader/writer housing). Security of the information stored in the smart card and systems is paramount. Several layers of encryption and security keys are required. Information and application files stored in the card must be partitioned and have separate security keys. Encryption standards must meet both current industrial and government standards as well as the possible development of proprietary standards. Unauthorized attempts to access information stored on the card at a defined threshold must permanently deadline any access to information on the card. Some possible applications and functions of the smart card systems will unlock doors, turnstiles, etc. if a card bearer has been pre-programmed and authorized to do so. Card bearers may have certain medical or personnel records updated by authorized personnel by inserting the smart card into a reader/writer and interacting with a host computer. Also, other options, opportunities, or means regarding ways to improve current government or commercial procedures and tasks are desirable. All transaction scenarios should require less than two seconds of processing time from insertion, read/write, and ejection. The Government does not intend to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement. The Government will not pay for information or reimburse expenses incurred by respondents for responses to this announcement. Questions and information pertaining to this matter should be directed to Mr. Peter Denoia, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Room B-237, Washington, DC 20520. (0127)

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