Army Investigative Support Services

The Army Investigative Support Services Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a federal contract vehicle designed to provide investigative and support services to the U.S. Army. Based on the task orders, the vehicle appears to focus on background investigations, customer support center operations, and various administrative support services. The contract enables the Department of the Army to rapidly procure specialized investigative and support services through multiple pre-qualified contractors.

Task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate firm fixed-price delivery orders ranging from approximately $1.1 million to $5.9 million, with durations typically spanning 12-month periods. The primary contractor observed is Esc, Inc. (doing business as E-Systems Consultants), a small business that has been awarded multiple task orders. Performance locations are primarily centered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Set-aside designations vary, with some task orders being designated as Competitive 8(a) and others having no specific set-aside. The task orders cover diverse scopes including background investigations, overtime and child and youth support services, and investigative support services submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The contract vehicle was initially awarded in December 2013 and had a last order date of October 31, 2018.