Background Investigation and Security Clearance Coordination

The contract requires the successful bidder to coordinate and facilitate comprehensive background investigations for all personnel prior to deployment, specifically focusing on FBI fingerprint checks and LEIE screening to verify clearance status. These processes must be seamlessly integrated with the Indian Health Service and Office of Personnel Management systems to ensure timely and accurate results, minimizing delays in staffing and operational readiness. The work is performance-based and demands strict adherence to federal security protocols and interagency data exchange procedures to maintain compliance and integrity across the clearance lifecycle. This subcontract is specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Department of the Interior and Indian Health Services, with performance centered in Sisseton, South Dakota, ZIP code 57262. The North American Industry Classification System code 561612 identifies the work as security services, reflecting the specialized nature of the background screening coordination required. The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2026, with proposals due by August 7, 2026, and is open only to eligible small businesses certified under the ISBEE program, affirming a commitment to supporting Indigenous-owned enterprises within federal health and security infrastructure.