DHS Credit Reporting

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Professional Responsibility is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Credit Reporting services to support background investigations. The agency seeks small business vendors capable of providing tri-bureau credit reports from Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, along with public records checks and Consent Based Social Security Verification (CBSV). Interested vendors must submit a maximum 3-page response by April 22, 2025, at 5pm ET to Kelsey.D.Nelson@ice.dhs.gov. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated experience with credit reporting solutions, technical capabilities, data protection methods, GSA Schedule listings, and small business classification (such as WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone). The RFI is explicitly for market research purposes and does not guarantee a future solicitation, though non-response may impact potential procurement decisions.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity is open to a broad range of vendors. The planned contract is structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with one base year and four optional extension years. While specific award values are not disclosed, the scope involves comprehensive credit reporting services supporting DHS background investigations. The technical requirements include web-based reporting capabilities, secure application access, XML messaging support, and comprehensive training materials. Contractors must ensure compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Executive Order 12968, and DHS privacy and IT system requirements. The solicitation number is 70CMSD25Q0000CR3, and the services will involve providing detailed credit reports containing personal identifiers, credit summaries, financial histories, and address comparisons.