Parsons Awarded Contract to Modernize U.S. Coast Guard Biometrics System

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Parsons (NYSE: PSN) was awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to modernize the U.S. Coast Guard’s Biometrics at Sea System (BASS 2.0) with a five-year performance period announced Nov. 10, 2025. Parsons will provide strategic planning, technical support, and supply and deploy its JavelinXL handheld kits and Ares Gateway software to Coast Guard units for real-time biometric capture and analysis.

Parsons noted its global track record of delivering over 3,500 mobile biometrics solutions to federal and law enforcement customers.

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• Five-year performance period for BASS 2.0 contract
• Supply and deployment of JavelinXL devices to Coast Guard units
• Track record: delivered over 3,500 mobile biometrics solutions

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Defense Contracts Analyst

Parsons won a new five-year IDIQ to modernize the USCG Biometrics at Sea System, supplying devices, software and program personnel.

Parsons will supply personnel for strategic planning and technical support and deliver its JavelinXL handhelds and the Ares Gateway to modernize the U.S. Coast Guard's biometric collection and analysis capability over a five-year performance period. The work covers both software and hardware and represents new contract scope for Parsons, focused on multi-modal biometric capture including fingerprints, facial imagery, iris scans and voice data.

Key dependencies and risks center on program execution: timely deployment of JavelinXL kits, integration of the Ares mobile application with Coast Guard workflows, and continued access to national and international databases for identity checks. Monitor delivery milestones, unit fielding counts (Parsons notes it has delivered over 3,500 mobile biometrics solutions), and contract task orders issued during the five-year period for evidence of revenue realization and program scale within months to a few years.

CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to modernize the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) Biometrics at Sea System (BASS 2.0). The BASS platform is a critical tool for maritime law enforcement operations and enables the Coast Guard to collect and analyze biometric data, including fingerprints and facial recognition, to verify identities, recognize threats, and enhance security by connecting to national and international databases. This award has a five-year performance period and represents new work for the company.

“Parsons is proud to partner with the U.S. Coast Guard on this vital modernization effort that will enhance operational efficiency and expand biometric capabilities to meet the evolving needs of maritime law enforcement and national security,” said Jon Moretta, president, Engineered Systems for Parsons. “Our team is committed to delivering advanced technology solutions that empower the Coast Guard to achieve its mission of ensuring the nation's maritime safety, security and stewardship.”

Under this contract, Parsons will provide personnel for strategic planning and technical expertise to support the software and hardware of the company’s JavelinXL devices and the Ares Gateway, which are key components of the BASS platform. Parsons will also supply and deploy JavelinXL devices to Coast Guard units conducting maritime law enforcement activities.

Parsons’ JavelinXL kits and Ares Gateway will provide the Coast Guard with cutting-edge tools to collect and analyze biometric data in real-time, enabling faster identity verification and improved threat detection during critical missions. The JavelinXL devices are rugged, Android-based handhelds designed for multi-modal biometric capture, including four-finger slap prints, dual-iris scans, facial imagery, and voice data and are in use by federal customers around the world. Managed through Parsons’ Ares mobile application, these devices provide lightweight, modular, and efficient solutions for collecting and integrating biometric data in dynamic maritime environments.

Parsons has delivered over 3,500 mobile biometrics solutions to customers including the intelligence community, Department of Defense, and law enforcement customers. For more information about Parsons' identity solutions for national security, visit parsons.com/identity-management-and-biometrics/.

About Parsons

Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and electronic warfare, space and missile defense, transportation, water and environment, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we're making an impact.

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FAQ

What did Parsons (PSN) announce on Nov. 10, 2025 about the U.S. Coast Guard contract?

Parsons announced an IDIQ contract to modernize the Coast Guard's BASS 2.0 with a five-year performance period to supply JavelinXL devices and Ares Gateway support.

How long is the Parsons (PSN) contract to modernize BASS 2.0 for the U.S. Coast Guard?

The contract covers a five-year performance period beginning with the award announced Nov. 10, 2025.

What biometric hardware and software will Parsons (PSN) provide under the BASS 2.0 contract?

Parsons will provide JavelinXL handheld biometric kits and the Ares Gateway mobile application for real-time capture and analysis.

How does the Parsons (PSN) award affect its government biometrics business?

The award represents new work supplying and supporting Coast Guard biometric operations and builds on Parsons' delivery of over 3,500 mobile biometrics solutions.

Will the Parsons (PSN) JavelinXL devices support multiple biometric modalities for the Coast Guard?

Yes; JavelinXL devices are Android-based and capture four-finger slap prints, dual-iris scans, facial imagery, and voice data.