Transition from the Navy Commercial Access (NCACS) to the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)

The Navy is implementing a transition from the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS), also known as RapidGate, to the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) to enhance force protection and improve access control processes at its installations. This change affects contractors and vendors who require access to Navy facilities. The transition will be phased in over several months, with NCACS cards becoming invalid for entry after August 14, 2017. Importantly, contractors and their personnel will not incur any costs for this transition. Local Navy installations may have specific implementation plans to support this change. The contract for this transition falls under solicitation number DBIDSEV2-5-9-17 and is managed by the Department of Defense's Naval Facilities Systems Command (Navfacsyscom), headquartered in Washington, DC. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 562910, indicating related contract services. For further information or clarification, the primary contact is Donald White, reachable via email or phone. Additional documentation and guidance are available through the official Navy CNIC website and related transition memorandums.