In-House, Background-Investigative Services (Multiple Award)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) seeks qualified small businesses to provide background investigative services via Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs). This RFQ (#15A00025Q00000094) is a 100% small business set-aside (NAICS 561611) with a size standard of $25M, anticipating up to three initial BOAs. The five-year BOAs (60-month period of performance with 12-month ordering periods) require a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 (or successor) background investigation for all contractors. Offerors must submit complete responses to four factors (past performance, qualifications/experience, capabilities, and price) by September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET. Critical requirements include a minimum of five years of personnel security experience specializing in federal Background Investigations (BIs) and adherence to all ATF policies and procedures, including mandatory training and reporting requirements. ATF will use a best-value approach to award.

Notice ID

b596757b27db4a94b3ebab03a64cc652

Solicitation Number

15A00025Q00000094

NAICS Code

561611

Classification Code

R615