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

The Navy is undertaking a transition to enhance force protection and improve access control procedures at its installations by replacing the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS), also known as RapidGate, with the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for contractors and vendors. This shift aims to provide a more secure and streamlined identification process, with no associated costs to contractors or their personnel for making the switch. The transition is set to occur over several months, with a firm cutoff date of August 14, 2017, after which NCACS cards will no longer be accepted as valid identification for access. The contract, managed by the Department of Defense through Navfacsyscom, falls under the NAICS code 541330 and involves office-based organizational oversight headquartered in Washington, DC. Local Navy installations are expected to develop and implement their specific plans for this transition in accordance with the overall directive. Points of contact for inquiries include Donald White, who can be reached by phone or email. This initiative is part of a broader effort to standardize and secure access control across Navy facilities nationwide.