Personnel security contractor

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a Special Notice for a Personnel Security Contractor opportunity. This solicitation is specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and seeks contractor support for the agency's Personnel Security Branch. The contract will require two full-time Security Assistants and one part-time Project Manager to manage background investigations, HSPD-12 badging, and security clearance documentation across multiple federal systems. The procurement will utilize a two-phase advisory down-select approach to evaluate potential contractors. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, with a primary focus on administrative support for background investigations.

The objective of this opportunity is to provide comprehensive personnel security support for BSEE, with a base performance period of 12 months and four potential one-year option periods. Contractors must meet specific eligibility criteria, including having key personnel with an in-scope, favorably adjudicated Tier-3 or higher National Security Investigation. The solicitation requires Phase 1 submissions (past experience/performance and key personnel) to be submitted by February 27, 2025, with Phase 2 oral presentations and pricing tentatively scheduled for March 19-20, 2025. While no Facility Clearance is required, all candidates must be eligible for a secret clearance by the contract start date. The work is eligible for remote performance, and contractors will be expected to process 35-60 security cases per month, respond to personnel vetting requests within two business days, and submit monthly reports detailing labor hours and personnel information.