CHRI_Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole-Source Justification for a federal contract opportunity issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The contract is for Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Secure Network Searches, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, totaling five and a half years. The primary objective is to obtain secure access to international criminal, law enforcement, and public safety records through Nlets, a non-profit organization that provides a computer-based message switching system for instant access to criminal justice information across multiple jurisdictions.

The justification highlights that Nlets is the only vendor capable of meeting DCSA's requirements, as it is the sole provider of direct access to Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) repositories nationwide and internationally. The contract will support personnel vetting and background investigations for federal agencies, including departments like DOJ, FBI, DHS, and others. The total estimated contract value, including all options, is redacted. DCSA conducted market research on April 9, 2025, which confirmed no alternative vendors exist that can provide the same level of comprehensive criminal history information access. The solicitation will be issued as a sole-source Request for Quote (RFQ) under Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.