Personnel Background Check & Insider Threat Program Policy Development

The contract requires the development or review of policies governing employee background checks and insider threat detection, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-53 controls PE-2, PE-3, PS-3, and PM-12. These controls address personnel security, background investigation requirements, security training, and personnel security program management, meaning the work must establish or refine procedures that enforce rigorous vetting of workforce members and proactive measures to identify and mitigate internal risks. The policies must be comprehensive, operational, and compliant with federal information security standards to support the General Services Administration’s security posture. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541612, posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. Performance is required in Washington, D.C., with a zip code of 20016, and the contracting office is part of the GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service and Special Contracting Branches. The work demands expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks, personnel security protocols, and policy documentation, targeting contractors experienced in implementing NIST guidance within government environments. There is no set-aside designation, and no point of contact is listed, suggesting proposals should be submitted directly through the SAM.gov portal linked in the posting.