Background Screening for Volunteers and Cadets

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is seeking a small business contractor to provide comprehensive background screening services for prospective cadets, volunteers, and campus-related personnel. This Firm Fixed Price contract, identified by solicitation number 70Z03926QCGA00038, is a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561611. The scope of work includes SSN validation, address verification, national criminal file searches, five-year felony checks across county, state, and federal records, and 50-state sex offender registry checks. The selected contractor must provide a secure online system with 24/7 access for government users, ensure a 72-hour turnaround for completed checks, and maintain strict data security standards, including annual third-party security assessments and compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period beginning September 15, 2026, with four subsequent one-year option periods. Performance will be conducted remotely from the contractor's place of employment, and the award will be determined using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Technical acceptability requires the contractor to demonstrate the ability to meet all performance work statement requirements without contractor travel and to participate in a post-award conference within seven business days of the award. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Quotes are due by September 24, 2026.