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DCSA_2026_HS002126QE023

Michigan Fingerprint Channeling

DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) > DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY

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Notice Type Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-04-23
Posted 2026-04-21
NAICS 518210
PSC R499
Set-aside No Set aside used
Scout Score 24

Quick analysis

DCSA seeks a vendor to digitize hardcopy fingerprint cards and electronically transmit fingerprints/PII to the Michigan state repository for state-only CHRI, with very low annual volumes (382–430 per year) on an FFP basis.

This is a specialized fingerprint channeling service. Trace’s documented core capabilities (SATCOM/LEO, CDS/M-DRIVE, MPE/coalition C2, C5ISR/JADC2, cyber/OCC, SE&I, IT O&M) do not include biometric fingerprint channeling or state repository integrations. No relevant past performance with DCSA or similar CHRI workflows is evidenced.

The pricing workbook is branded with “LexisNexis” and references ProMonitor options, signaling a likely incumbent/solution owner advantage. Combined with tiny volumes, short turn response, and uncertain state-specific certifications or integrations, the pursuit offers minimal strategic value and high probability of loss.

Scope summary

  • Digitize hardcopy fingerprint cards (e.g., FD-258) received from DCSA and electronically transmit prints + PII to the Michigan state repository for state-only CHRI (PWS; Q&A).
  • Provide all personnel, equipment, facilities, tools, and supervision; no Government-furnished items (PWS).
  • Meet service hours and responsiveness (M–F 0800–1630 ET; notify COR within 1 business day if a card cannot be processed) (PWS).
  • Quality Control Plan due within 30 days; comply with Government QASP; KO acceptance for changes (PWS).
  • Ensure complete CHRI responses, including ‘No Record’ and disposition/sentencing; follow up with state repository when needed (PWS).
  • Invoicing: submit itemized Excel (case number, name, CLIN) without PII (PWS).
  • Perform work at contractor’s facility; no FBI channeling is required (Q&A).
  • Acknowledge Amendment 0001 with submission (Amendment 0001).

Dimension scores

Total - 24/100
Technical Fit - 3/20

Scope is specialized fingerprint channeling and state repository transmission (PWS; Q&A). Trace’s documented core capabilities do not include biometric/fingerprint channeling or CHRI integrations. While NAICS 518210 is listed among Trace’s codes, the required service is outside core lanes (company_profile.txt; PWS/Q&A).

Past Performance - 2/20

No evidence of Trace past performance with DCSA or fingerprint channeling/CHRI workflows. Existing PP is DISA, USAF, USSF, MDA, Army—different missions (company_profile.txt).

Vehicles / Contract Access - 5/10

Full and open RFQ; no set-aside and not restricted to a vehicle. Trace has no vehicle advantage specific to this buy (solicitation metadata; solicitation file).

Competitive Position - 2/15

Pricing workbook is branded “LexisNexis” and references ProMonitor options, indicating a likely incumbent/solution owner or strongly positioned commercial provider. Trace has no stated differentiator in fingerprint channeling (pricing workbook; company_profile.txt).

Risk - 5/15

Execution entails handling PII/CHRI and integrating with Michigan’s state repository; low volume but requires specialized process/portal and potential state-specific onboarding. Partial PWS limits full requirement visibility. Short response window increases bid risk (PWS partial; Q&A; metadata deadlines).

Strategic Value - 1/10

Very small annual quantities imply small contract value; work is outside Trace core lanes and does not advance target agency priorities. Limited synergy with SATCOM/CDS/JADC2/MPE portfolio (company_profile.txt; CLIN quantities).

Compliance - 6/10

No set-aside; Trace eligible under NAICS 518210. However, unknown state channeler certifications/integration requirements may exist but are not fully visible due to partial PWS; such gaps could only be addressed via teaming (solicitation metadata; PWS partial; Q&A).

Concerns

  • Specialized state repository integration and potential state-specific certifications/onboarding not detailed in the partial PWS.
  • Handling of PII/CHRI raises compliance and data protection risks.
  • Very low annual volumes may make pricing uncompetitive after overhead/portal costs.
  • Short RFQ response period (posted 21 Apr; due 23 Apr) compresses teaming/pricing.
  • Potential incumbent/solution bias indicated by LexisNexis-branded pricing materials.

Teaming opportunities

  • A Michigan-certified fingerprint channeler or partner with existing state repository integration and onboarding.
  • Access to a production-ready portal/workflow that can accept DCSA inputs and securely transmit to Michigan’s repository.
  • Experienced CHRI/PII handling processes and compliance (policy, audit, chain of custody).

Competitive position

  • Leverage NAICS 518210 eligibility and general data processing credentials if teaming with a certified channeler.
  • Emphasize quality control, turnaround SLAs, and secure handling of PII/CHRI—contingent on teaming partner capabilities.

Bid/No bid factors

  • Pricing workbook explicitly references LexisNexis ProMonitor, suggesting a favored solution/incumbent.
  • PWS partially unread due to size—unknown mandatory certifications or integration prerequisites may exist.
  • Extremely low transaction volumes limit contract value and ROI.
  • Very short turnaround from posting to deadline impedes competitive bid development.

Documents

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B04 a) Solicitation Amendment 0001.pdf Download
Summary

Amendment 0001 to solicitation HS002126QE023, effective 21 Apr 2026, issued by DCSA Procurement Solutions (Quantico) and signed by the contracting officer. The amendment adds Attachment 0003 (Q&A) to Section J and confirms Attachment 0001 (PWS) and Attachment 0002 (Pricing Workbook) remain part of the solicitation; it also reiterates procedures for acknowledging the amendment. A DCSA point of contact (Todd Abbott) and contracting officer (Heather R. Grod) are listed with contact details.

  • Solicitation number: HS002126QE023 (amendment 0001).
  • Amendment effective date: 21 Apr 2026.
  • Issuing/administering office: Defense CI and Security Agency (DCSA) Procurement Solutions, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA.
  • Amendment action: Adds Attachment 0003 (HS002126QE023 Q&A) into Section J of the solicitation.
  • Other attachments listed: Attachment 0001 - PWS; Attachment 0002 - Pricing Workbook.
  • Contact POC: Todd Abbott, todd.c.abbott.civ@mail.mil, 571-697-0360.
  • Contracting Officer: Heather R. Grod (signed 21 Apr 2026).
  • Amendment requires acknowledgment by offerors prior to the solicitation deadline (procedural/administrative change).
B04 a) Solicitation.pdf Download

Partially reviewed: Too large

Summary

Partial extraction (sections 1 and 5 of 9) of a commercial solicitation for "Michigan Fingerprint Channeling." The document shows a firm-fixed-price schedule with a base year starting 17 June 2026 and multiple one-year options (plus a 6-month extension), and includes standard FAR commercial clauses; review is limited by file size so only selected sections were processed.

  • Solicitation title: "Michigan Fingerprint Channeling" (service PSC: R499).
  • Pricing arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.
  • Period of Performance: Base year 17 June 2026 – 16 June 2027, with four 12‑month option periods and a 6‑month extension through Dec 2031.
  • Annual quantities listed for "Fingerprint Channeling - Michigan": Base year 382 Each; Option years: 393, 405, 417, 430 Each.
  • Customer Project Code: PVB-26-0024.
  • Document references Performance Work Statement (PWS) for deliverables but full PWS text was not included in the extracted sections.
  • Contract identifier appears in footer: HS002126QE023 (useful for vehicle/incumbent checks).
  • Standard commercial FAR clauses and compliance requirements included (FAR 52.212 series and listed labor/finance/privacy clauses; Service Contract Labor Standards cited).
  • Header shows 'WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)' on the solicitation form, but the partial extract does not show a completed set-aside percentage or final eligibility status.
B04 e) Attachment 0001 - HS002126QE023 PWS.pdf Download

Partially reviewed: Too large

Summary

Partial extraction (sections 1 and 4 only) of the PWS for Michigan Fingerprint Channeling. It defines a commercial, non-personal service to digitize mailed hardcopy fingerprint cards (SF-87/FD-258) and electronically transmit fingerprints/PII to the State of Michigan to obtain criminal history record information (CHRI); includes performance periods, basic tasking, quality control/assurance requirements, and security/processing rules. Review limited due to file size; remaining sections not included in the provided extract.

  • Scope: Digitize hardcopy fingerprint cards and transmit fingerprints/PII to Michigan state repository for CHRI.
  • Mission purpose: Support DCSA background investigations, continuous vetting, and adjudications (Federal Personnel Vetting).
  • Service type: Commercial, non-personal services contract (contractor accountable; no government direction of personnel).
  • Period of Performance: Base 17 Jun 2026–16 Jun 2027 plus four 12‑month options through 16 Jun 2031.
  • Government furnished items: None (Sections 3.x show 'Not Applicable' for services, facilities, utilities, equipment, materials).
  • Contractor furnished: Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, tools, transport, supervision, etc.
  • Quality: Contractor must deliver a Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 30 calendar days of award and comply with a Government QASP; change control for QCP requires KO acceptance.
  • Work schedule: Government expects contractor availability at minimum 0800–1630 Eastern; Work week Monday–Friday.
  • Processing SLA: If a hardcopy cannot be processed, contractor must notify COR within one business day with reasons and instructions for reprint/correction.
  • Deliverables/data: Contractor must ensure complete responses (including explicit 'No Record' and disposition/sentencing info) and provide status on request; contractor responsible for follow-up with State repository if responses are not received.
  • Invoicing/supporting documentation: Invoices must include an itemized Excel spreadsheet (DCSA Case Number, case name or last name, CLIN info) and must not contain PII.
  • Security/access: Contractor will not have unsupervised access to Government systems; visits require written notification and escort by DCSA OCIO staff.
  • Submission details: Government provides applicant subject info via mailed hardcopy fingerprints and may register applicants via contractor website/portal when required.
  • Extraction limitation: Review is partial—only sections_1_of_6 and section_4_of_6 were provided; file marked 'too_large' and other sections were not reviewed. Please consult the full PWS for remaining requirements and performance standards.
B04 f) Attachment 0002 - HS002126QE023 Pricing Workbook.xlsx Download
Summary

Pricing workbook (reviewed) containing CLIN-level quantities and a multi-year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) pricing structure for the Michigan Fingerprint Channeling line items and larger LexisNexis ProMonitor monitoring options. It lists PO periods from 17 June 2026 through a 6-month extension ending 17 December 2031, includes per-year quantities for the Michigan Fingerprint Channeling CLINs, and shows placeholders (NSP/0.0) where vendor pricing must be entered.

  • Customer context: workbook references DCSA-specific pricing and an 'Extended DCSA Discount %' (file labels LexisNexis pricing options to DCSA).
  • Contract structure: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) pricing model stated in the workbook.
  • Periods of performance: Base 17 Jun 2026–16 Jun 2027, Option Years through 16 Jun 2031, plus a 6-month extension ending 17 Dec 2031.
  • CLIN-level quantities for 'Michigan Fingerprint Channeling': Base = 382 Each (17 Jun 2026–16 Jun 2027); OY1 = 393; OY2 = 405; OY3 = 417; OY4 = 430; 6-month extension = 215.
  • Pricing placeholders: several fields show 'NSP' or '0.0' (Total Price) and a vendor note 'Vendor must fill out all highlighted yellow areas'—indicates pricing not provided in this extract.
  • Service/product referenced: LexisNexis ProMonitor (Alert Service) is the named product for full-production monitoring options.
  • Scale assumptions: Pricing sheets assume 'steady growth' in subjects enrolled and list monitored-subject capacity per month by period (Base up to 5,000,000; OY1 up to 8,000,000; OY2 up to 9,000,000; OY3 up to 10,000,000; OY4 up to 11,000,000).
  • Unit-price field present: sheets include a 'Unit Price per Subject per Month' column and placeholding values (e.g., '12.0' appears on lines associated with ProMonitor), but final discounted totals are blank in this extraction.
B04 g) Attachment 0003 - HS002126QE023 QandA.pdf Download
Summary

Q&A clarifies scope: estimated yearly maximum fingerprint submission volumes are for transmissions to the Michigan state repository (state-only CHRI), not the FBI. The selected vendor must digitize DCSA hardcopy fingerprint cards and electronically transmit prints and associated PII to Michigan; work is performed at the contractor’s facility upon receipt.

  • Customer: DCSA (Defense CI and Security Agency) — file is Q&A for HS002126QE023.
  • Scope: Vendor to digitize hardcopy DCSA fingerprint cards and electronically transmit prints + PII to Michigan state repository for state-only CHRI.
  • FBI involvement: None — DCSA has direct connection to FBI so FBI channeling is not required.
  • Volumes: Spreadsheet estimates yearly maximum submissions to Michigan; peak example cited is 430 in 2030 (state-only).
  • Place of performance: Work to be performed at contractor’s facility upon receipt (clarifies contradictory solicitation statements).
  • Data sensitivity/compliance: Handling and electronic transmission of PII and criminal history record information (CHRI) implied — potential clearance/data-protection requirements.
  • Operational scale: Stated submission volumes are low relative to typical high-throughput channeling contracts, which may affect staffing/hours estimates and pricing.
  • Deliverable: Digitized fingerprint images/files and transmission to state repository (no FBI submissions).
Technical details

Entry: sync

Review status: Up to date

Logical upstream opportunity: 35289

Notice lineage:

  • e0a514df2736443886629d8b64b2a046 (posted 2026-04-21) - current
  • a88079e86da7434aae69d0604958f386

Last synced: 2026-04-21T17:55:01.047761+00:00

Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T17:57:21.837048+00:00

Latest package fingerprint: a16c986ab8c556e77334678f7742d3bf63feb95bfd0c6e37b9105c1e560d02a5

Latest package notice: e0a514df2736443886629d8b64b2a046

Latest package documents: 5

Evidence limitations
  • B04 a) Solicitation.pdf: partially reviewed (too large)
  • B04 e) Attachment 0001 - HS002126QE023 PWS.pdf: partially reviewed (too large)
Recent package history
  • 2026-04-21T17:55:01.049622+00:00: e0a514df2736443886629d8b64b2a046 with 5 docs

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