; (2) the Bureau has sufficient capacity to implement and maintain such services; and (3) the Bureau cannot procure such services for significantly reduced cost externally. (d) Preference In procuring and implementing the information technology solutions described in subsection (b), preference should be given to entities with the technical expertise necessary for the project and capacity to deliver timely solutions. (e) Role of Chief Information Officer (1) In general The Chief Information Officer’s concurrence shall be required before the Assistant Secretary awards a contract pursuant to this section. (2) Relating to systems With respect to the contracting and implementation of the systems described in subsection (b), the Chief Information Officer shall have— (A) final decision making authority on the technical feasibility and specifications, cybersecurity requirements, compatibility with existing Department information technology infrastructure, and the feasibility of timelines from a technical standpoint; and (B) final approval of all technical matters before full implementation. (3) Evaluation of proposals In selecting the services described in subsection (b), the Assistant Secretary and the Chief Information Officer shall include in the criteria for selection— (A) the ability of the proposal to maintain security, including the cybersecurity, standards appropriate to the United States passport and to protect personally identifiable information; (B) scalability to accommodate current and future passport demand