Field, Background-Investigative Services

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is seeking proposals for field background-investigative services under solicitation 15A00025R00000040. This is a combined synopsis and request for proposals for commercial services, structured as a multiple-award Basic Ordering Agreement with firm-fixed-price arrangements. The opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561611. This specific notice is slated for cancellation and will be replaced by solicitation 15A00025Q00000069, which shifts the procurement from FAR Part 15 to FAR subpart 13.5, changing the format from an RFP to an RFQ and extending the closing date to five years from the posting date. Any proposals submitted under the current number must be resubmitted as quotations under the new solicitation number. Evaluation of offerors will be based on six primary factors: past performance surveys, qualifications and experience, capabilities, acceptability, location, and price. Specifically, the agency is looking for contractors with experience in federal and tiered background investigations, the ability to prioritize communications, and proximity to priority cities. Offerors must agree to pre-determined ATF rates and provide detailed past performance references. The procurement process includes a formal mechanism for submitting questions and receiving responses to ensure clarity regarding the statement of work and special contract requirements.