RFI 20149914 Fingerprint
ID: RFI20149914FingerprintType: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONMISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

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Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PHYSICAL SECURITY AND BADGING (R430)
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    The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking information on potential sources for electronic fingerprint collection services as part of a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at enhancing its hiring process. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary facilities, personnel, and technology to facilitate efficient fingerprint collection for approximately 45,000 applicants, employees, contractors, and consultants annually, which is essential for conducting background investigations required for a National Agency Check (NAC). Interested vendors are invited to submit comprehensive capability statements and relevant business information by May 16, 2025, and may direct inquiries to Richard Kirby at richard.m.kirby@cbp.dhs.gov prior to the cutoff date.

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    The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on electronic fingerprint collection services for hiring. This RFI serves as a preliminary exploration for future procurement, not as a solicitation for proposals. CBP intends to streamline its hiring process through an extensive electronic fingerprinting network across the U.S. and territories, aiming to process around 45,000 fingerprints annually as part of the background check for new employees, contractors, and consultants. The contractor must provide all necessary facilities, personnel, and technology to facilitate efficient fingerprint collection, including scheduling, electronic data communication, and maintaining a remote-accessible web portal. Responses to the RFI should include comprehensive capability statements and relevant business information, with a submission deadline set for May 16, 2025. Questions can be directed to the designated contract officer prior to an established cutoff date. In essence, the RFI seeks to identify potential vendors capable of fulfilling CBP's fingerprinting requirements to enhance its hiring efficiency while adapting to potential changes in systems and technologies in the foreseeable future.
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