DHS selects incumbent, Datatrac Information Services, Inc., for its Integrated Card Production System (ICPS) project.

Datatrac Information Services, Inc., a provider of information technology (IT) services and solutions to federal government organizations, announced recently that it has been awarded a new blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for the Integrated Card Production System (ICPS) contract to produce various types of memory identification cards and secure identification documents on behalf of the DHS/BCIS (formerly INS). Datatrac's teaming partners on the project are SEI Technology, Inc. and Information Spectrum, Inc., an Anteon Company. The BPA, awarded under the Federal Supply Service Group 70 Schedule Contract for Information Technology Equipment, has an estimated value of $200M over 10 years if all options are exercised. The project will employ a total of 126 people across four states, the largest concentration being in Corbin, Kentucky.

"The award of this contract is a ringing endorsement of the work being done by Datatrac and its partners," said U.S. Representative Harold Rogers (R- KY). "The cards produced at facilities like the one in Corbin, Kentucky are on the cutting edge of technology. I am pleased the Department has chosen to continue the use of these proven products."

The ICPS utilizes a production process that incorporates document personalization technologies, including biometrics information, to create highly secure INS identification documents including, the Permanent Resident Card (PRC) and the Department of State B-1/B-2 Border Crossing Card (BCC) also known as the Laser Visa (LV) and the Employment Authorization Document.

"In my opinion, Datatrac's competitive proposal and commitment to the customer over the last 5 years made all the difference in us winning this contract," said Datatrac President, Kathi Yeager. "Under this contract, we will expand upon the services that we provide to the Department of Homeland Security."

Datatrac Information Services, Inc. is a privately held company that provides a wide range of services for government agencies. Datatrac's service offerings include contact center management, records management, ID and smart card personalization, and IT integration. Datatrac has broad federal government contracting experience, technical resources, flexible contract vehicles, and strategic alliances that shape its best of breed integrated solutions. As a result, the company has received recognition as a top 100 federal IT prime contractor by Washington Technology Magazine, and its growth has ranked it among Washington Techway's 2002 Fast 50 list of technology companies.

Founded in 1987, Datatrac is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, and has more than 1100 employees with operations in six states.

SEI Technology Inc. (SEIT) is a privately held company that specializes in data and records management, as well as the design and implementation of data and voice communications systems. SEIT has a record of providing smart solutions to a wide range of commercial and government clients. SEIT clients include the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Veterans Administration.

Information Spectrum, Inc. (ISI) is a provider of critical defense and homeland security solutions headquartered in Annandale, Virginia. ISI is a recognized leader in the areas of credential card technologies, military logistics, information technology, and training systems.