Support is requested for implementation of the Department Of Energy Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) Personnel Security Program at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The personnel security program…

The contract supports the implementation of the Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office Personnel Security Program at the Idaho National Laboratory, focusing on managing security clearances for approximately 4,500 individuals and overseeing around 440 participants in the Human Reliability Program. Work includes the full lifecycle of personnel security functions—processing applications, analyzing background information, adjudicating eligibility, and communicating decisions to holders and applicants. The effort is critical to maintaining the integrity and compliance of secure operations at the laboratory under federal security standards. The solicitation is forecasted under NAICS code 561990 and is designated for small businesses, with the Office of Nuclear Energy within the Department of Energy as the lead agency. While no formal solicitation number is provided, the opportunity is listed with a posted date of August 10, 2026, and performance is expected to occur in Idaho. Karen Tappert, the Small Business Program Manager, serves as the primary point of contact, indicating a focus on small business participation in the execution of this vital security support function.