DOE/NNSA's Personnel Security Program Support & IT

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is soliciting a hybrid contract, solicitation number 89233125RNA000262, for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the Clearance Action Tracking System (CATS). This enterprise application is critical for managing personnel vetting and security clearance requirements for the federal and contractor workforce across NNSA field sites. The scope of work emphasizes an Agile Scrum methodology and includes cloud migration, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and cybersecurity compliance within Azure DevOps. The contract is set aside for 8(a) small businesses under NAICS code 541511. The period of performance consists of a base year from March 9, 2026, to March 8, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through March 8, 2031. While the contract utilizes a Time and Materials (T&M) structure for labor and other direct costs, it includes a firm-fixed-price transition period. Performance is primarily remote within the United States, although the Program Manager and Senior Solutions Architect must reside near Albuquerque, New Mexico, to ensure availability for on-site reporting. Strict security and compliance requirements are in place, including the protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) and the mitigation of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). Evaluation of proposals is based on an adjectival rating system where a minimum of a Satisfactory rating is required across all technical factors to avoid elimination. Deliverables are monitored through specific performance measures, such as a sprint burn rate of 80 percent or higher, and are administered via the DOE's VIPERS invoicing system.