Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) access
ID: DCSA_CHRI_SSN_FY25Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA)DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCYQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b9d490f239a74037915d55e639580ebe/view
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    Description

    The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is seeking information from potential vendors to develop an electronic system or application that provides real-time access to international criminal, law enforcement, and public safety records through a secure network. This initiative is critical for conducting personnel vetting and background investigations for federal agencies, ensuring individuals' eligibility for access to classified information in compliance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) and relevant laws. The DCSA is particularly interested in responses from small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Woman-Owned Small Businesses, as the current contract supporting these requirements is set to end in June 2025, with plans to award a new contract thereafter. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by April 23, 2025, detailing their qualifications and relevant experience, and can contact Heather Grod or Noemi Cordova Vazquez for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Heather Grod
    heather.r.grod.civ@mail.mil
    Noemi Cordova Vazquez
    noemi.i.cordovavazquez.civ@mail.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice_CHRI.pdf
    The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is seeking information from potential vendors for an electronic system or application that enables real-time access to international criminal, law enforcement, and public safety records through a secure network. This initiative is crucial for conducting personnel vetting and background investigations for federal agencies to determine individuals' eligibility for access to classified information. The DCSA's request emphasizes compliance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) and specific laws regarding access to criminal history records. The agency is particularly interested in responses from small businesses, including various subsets such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. Included in the announcement are specific requirements for the capabilities of vendors, such as experience in accessing Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) and the ability to provide this data via secure networks. The current contract supporting these requirements is set to end in June 2025, with plans to award a new contract thereafter. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by April 23, 2025, detailing their qualifications and relevant experience. The document explains that this announcement is for informational purposes only and does not represent a formal solicitation or guarantee of contract award.
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