NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Operation of the Secretariat of SC 37 under JTC 1 of ISO/IEC

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking a single awardee—specifically the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)—to operate the Secretariat of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 (Biometrics). The Secretariat will provide U.S. leadership, management, and administrative support for the development, maintenance, and meeting coordination of international biometric standards, including work on facial‑recognition technology standards. The effort aligns with NIJ’s statutory mandate to develop standards and conformity‑assessment activities that benefit law‑enforcement and criminal‑justice agencies. The award ceiling is $60,000 and the solicitation is invitation‑only; only entities that have received an official NIJ invitation may apply. • Scope: Administrative and managerial support for ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37, including meeting organization, document handling, and coordination of Working Groups. • Eligibility: Invitation‑only; applicant must be ANSI (or have received an official NIJ invitation). • Funding: Up to $60,000 (grant). • Timeline: Applications open 09/30/2026, close 10/07/2026; award date not specified. • Deliverables: Ongoing Secretariat operations for the duration of the FY 2026 contract period (exact term not stated).