Background Investigation Services

The Peace Corps is soliciting quotations for Background Investigation Services through a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) mechanism under solicitation number 1145PC26Q0002. The procurement seeks to establish BPAs with small business concerns to conduct personnel security background investigations on Peace Corps applicants and employees across two geographic regions: the West Region (Northern California, Nevada, and Colorado) and the Capital Region (West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC). Qualified contractors must possess an active Top Secret security clearance or equivalent background investigation completed within the past seven years, maintain at least five years of experience conducting federal personnel background investigations compliant with current Federal Investigative Standards, reside in their proposed region, and carry comprehensive automobile insurance. Awards will be made on a best-value basis to responsible contractors whose quotations conform to solicitation requirements, with evaluation based on pricing and technical qualifications including demonstrated experience and investigative capabilities. Critical deadlines include March 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM DC Local Time for submission of clarifying questions using the required template, March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM DC Local Time for quotation submission via email, and an anticipated award date on or before March 26, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 561611 (Investigation Services) with a $20.5 million size standard. The estimated aggregate contract value is $750,000 over the life of the multiple-award BPA, with approximately $150,000 per individual BPA award, though the government reserves the right to exceed these amounts at its discretion. The contract term consists of a five-year base period plus three optional 12-month ordering periods, with an additional optional six-month extension available. Services will be issued on a labor-hour basis with no upward price adjustments permitted during performance, with the government anticipating selection of up to 2 investigators in the West Region and up to 3 investigators in the Capital Region, though additional investigators may be selected at government discretion. The place of performance is Washington, DC 20002, USA, with contractors required to reside in and serve their designated geographic regions.