Census Integrated Personnel and Payroll System – Fingerprinting, Badging (non-HSPD-12), and Background Investigation Review
ID: DEC-25-PB-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS CENSUS BUREAUDEPT OF COMMERCE CENSUSSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e8ac2706ce734b82bbe88665a0a072f9/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking information regarding the acquisition of a Fingerprinting, Badging (non-HSPD-12), and Background Investigation Review system as part of its Census Integrated Personnel and Payroll System (CIPPS). The primary objective is to identify commercial solutions, including Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings, that can efficiently support the recruitment of temporary staff for the upcoming 2028 Dress Rehearsal and the 2030 Census, ensuring minimal disruption to operational processes. This initiative is crucial for managing high volumes of applications and facilitating logistics across various geographic locations, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the hiring process. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and inquiries by February 7, 2025, and can contact Paul W. Boesch at paul.w.boesch@census.gov or Jim Brooks at james.n.brooks.jr@census.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Paul W Boesch
    paul.w.boesch@census.gov
    Jim Brooks
    james.n.brooks.jr@census.gov
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    RFI - Census Fingerprinting and Badging.pdf
    The United States Census Bureau (USCB) seeks information through a Request for Information (RFI) on acquiring a Fingerprinting, Badging (non-HSPD-12), and Background Investigation Review system for its Census Integrated Personnel and Payroll System (CIPPS). The RFI aims to explore commercial solutions, including Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings, to support the hiring of temporary staff for the 2028 Dress Rehearsal and 2030 Census. Key goals include identifying vendors capable of providing integrated services that ensure timely and efficient recruitment while minimizing disruptions to operational processes. The requested services involve capturing and managing fingerprints, issuing non-HSPD-12 badges, and conducting background investigations. The document outlines capabilities, integration requirements, organizational demands, and responses are instructed to be submitted in specific formats by February 7, 2025. The USCB is particularly interested in solutions that can accommodate high volumes of applications and facilitate efficient logistics across diverse geographic locations. Interested vendors can submit inquiries and provide details on their capabilities, aiming for a streamlined acquisition process while maintaining compliance with federal standards. This RFI is part of the USCB's strategic planning and market research, not a formal solicitation for proposals.
    Vendor Questionnaire - Census Fingerprinting and Badging.xlsx
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