Michigan Fingerprint Channeling

This government solicitation, HS002126QE023, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide Michigan Fingerprint Channeling services. Issued by the Defense CI and Security Agency, the solicitation has an offer due date of April 23, 2026, with a total estimated award amount of USD 40,000,000.00. The contract includes a base year and five option periods, extending performance through December 2031. The primary service is fingerprint channeling for criminal history record information in Michigan. Key clauses cover electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, including those related to combating trafficking in persons, safeguarding covered defense information, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Proposals require a business coversheet, documentation demonstrating technical capability, and a firm-fixed price proposal using the provided pricing workbook. Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price reasonableness, with options evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.217-5, 52.217-8, and 52.217-9.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) to obtain Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) from the State of Michigan. The contractor will digitize hardcopy fingerprints and electronically transmit them to the State of Michigan. The DCSA requires this service for background investigations for federal employment, military personnel, consultants, volunteers, and vendor personnel for national security purposes. The contract spans a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, from June 2026 to June 2031. Key requirements include a Quality Control Plan, adherence to specific operating hours, and compliance with security regulations such as handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Operations Security (OPSEC). The contractor is responsible for all necessary equipment and personnel, ensuring complete CHRI responses, and providing status updates upon request. Training in OPSEC, PII, and CUI is mandatory for all contractor personnel.

Amendment 0001 to solicitation number HS002126QE023, effective April 21, 2026, issued by the Defense CI and Security Agency, introduces Attachment 0003 – HS002126QE023 Q&A. This amendment clarifies that the deadline for offer receipt is not extended. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment to ensure their proposals are considered. The document specifies methods for acknowledgment, including returning signed copies, noting receipt on the offer, or sending a separate communication. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This modification aims to provide additional information to potential contractors, ensuring a transparent and fair bidding process for this federal government RFP.

The document clarifies key aspects of a government Request for Proposal (RFP) related to fingerprint background checks. It specifies that the requested volumes are yearly estimated maximums for submissions to the state of Michigan only, not to the FBI. The selected vendor will be responsible for digitizing hardcopy fingerprint cards from DCSA and electronically transmitting them, along with Personally Identifiable Information (PII), to the Michigan state repository for state-only background checks. The DCSA has a direct connection with the FBI, meaning the FBI will not be involved in this process. Finally, the work is to be performed at the vendor's facility upon receipt of the fingerprint cards, resolving conflicting information about the place of performance.

This government file outlines a contract for Michigan Fingerprint Channeling services, detailing deliverables and periods of performance across a base year, four option years (OY1-OY4), and a six-month extension. The contract spans from June 2026 to December 2031. Deliverables are categorized by Item No. and CLIN Description, with quantities specified in Lots for deliverables and