Management Agency
The Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA), under the Provost Marshal General, fulfills the Secretary of the Army's Executive Agent (EA) responsibilities for all DoW forensics and biometrics activities. As the proponent, DFBA supports and provides oversight for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) activities and information management throughout the Armed Services and DoW. DFBA leads and facilitates in the development of improvement and implementation of efficiencies to developed and deployed biometric technologies for Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Services, DoW, and Agencies; facilitates transition of capabilities that contribute to the enhancement of the biometric community; increases Joint Service interoperability; and empowers the warfighter by improving operational effectiveness on the battlefield. The DFBA strategy pursues technology opportunities through scientific discovery and makes investments responsive to specific requirements identified by combat developers. FY 2027 funding will provide DFBA the ability to actively manage research efforts to address DoW biometrics objectives and requirements. DFBA supports the conduct of biometric and forensics activities (e.g. standards conformance and interoperability assessments), provides guidance to the research and development community, assists DoW acquisition organizations, and coordinates efforts with DoW and interagency stakeholders. This level of engagement promotes information sharing across the biometrics community to maximize utility of RDT&E efforts.
FY2027 planned work FY 2027 funding in the amount of $1.640 million for Project DU2 will provide DFBA the ability to actively manage research efforts to ensure scientific merit, feasibility, and DFBA objectives and requirements are met. DFBA supports the conduct of biometric and forensics activities (e.g. standards conformance and interoperability assessments), support to DoW acquisition organizations, and provision of subject matter expertise to DoW and non-DoW government stakeholders.
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 increase to provide Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA) the ability to actively manage research efforts to address DoW biometrics objectives and requirements.
FY2026 plans — current year FY 2026 funding in the amount of $1.594 million for Project DU2 will provide DFBA the ability to actively manage research efforts to ensure scientific merit, feasibility, and DFBA objectives and requirements are met. DFBA supports the conduct of biometric and forensics activities (e.g. standards conformance and interoperability assessments), support to DoW acquisition organizations, and provision of subject matter expertise to DoW and non-DoW government stakeholders.
FY2025 accomplishments FY 2025 funding in the amount of $.590 million for Project DU2 will provide DFBA the ability to actively manage research efforts to ensure scientific merit, feasibility, and DFBA objectives and requirements are met. DFBA supports the conduct of biometric and forensics activities (e.g. standards conformance and interoperability assessments), support to DoW acquisition organizations, and provision of subject matter expertise to DoW and non-DoW government stakeholders.