Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 11th CONS, 110 Luke Avenue, Building 5681, Bolling AFB, DC, 20332-0305

R -- SOURCES SOUGHT TO PROVIDE PERSONNEL SECURITY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS FOR DEFENSE SECURITY SERVICE SOL Reference-Number-F49642-99RLGCN DUE 100699 POC Joseph Boudreau, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027677947, Email Joseph.Boudreau@bolling.af.mil -- Patti Reger, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-767-7944, Fax 202-767-7814, Email patti.reger@bolling.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=Reference-Num ber-F49642-99RLGCN&LocID=207. E-MAIL: Joseph Boudreau, Joseph.Boudreau@bolling.af.mil. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. The 11th Contracting Squadron/LGCN is conducting market research to seek qualified sources capable of providing personnel security background investigations in locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Personnel security background investigations are required to determine the Subject_s eligibility for access to classified information, assignment to or retention in positions with sensitive duties, or other designated duties requiring such investigation. These investigations often involve intimate details of the Subject_s life and must be conducted with the utmost tact and discretion. Information collected as part of these personnel security investigations is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974. The agency is seeking sources who can provide professional personnel security investigative services and reports for TOP SECRET Periodic Reinvestigations (TS PRs), SECRET PRs (S PRs), Confidential PRs (CPRs) and Single Scope Background Investigations (SSBIs). Investigators may be called upon to conduct serious issue cases, high-level sensitive cases, classified cases, priority or short suspense cases, or investigations in classified, restricted areas. In order to be eligible to perform work as described in this announcement companies must possess or be eligible for a final SECRET Facility Security Clearance in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). All investigators and support personnel must possess a valid SECRET Personnel Security Clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Investigators performing work as described in this announcement would have at least 5 years experience as local, state, or federal investigators. Local or state experience refers to individuals who have performed personnel security investigations and/or criminal investigations for law enforcement agencies at the state or local level. Investigations are to be conductedin accordance with the following regulations: a. Executive Order 12968, _Access to Classified Information,_ (August 2, 1995) b. Executive Order 10450, _Security Requirements for Government Employees,_ (April 27, 1953), as amended c. Executive Order 10865, _Safeguarding Classified Information Within Industry,_ (February 20, 1960), as amended d. Executive Order 12829, _National Industrial Security Program,_ (January 6, 1993) e. DCID 1/14, _Director of Central Intelligence, Directive No. 1/14, _Personnel Security Standards and Procedures Governing Eligibility for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI),_ (July 1998) f. DoD 5200.2-R, _Personnel Security Program,_ (January 1987), as amended g. DoD 5220.22-R, _Industrial Security Regulation,_ (December 1985) h. DoD 5200.1-R, _Information Security Program,_ (January 1997) i. DoD 5240.6-I, _Counterintelligence (CI) Awareness and Briefing Program,_ July 16, 1996) j. C3I Memorandum, Subject: Telephone Interview Policy (September 24, 1998) k. C3I Memorandum, Subject: Personnel Security Investigations and Adjudications (November 10, 1998) l. DSS 20-1-H, _Personnel Security Investigative Handbook,_ (April 1998) m. DSS 01-6-R, _Badge & Credentials,_ (February 1999) n. DSS 25-1-R, _Information Security Program_ (April 1988, as amended) o. DS-3, Operating Instruction #1-99, _Supporting National Investigative and Adjudicative Standards_ (August 16,1999) The Government will not pay for information that is submitted in response to this sources sought request. Interested parties are to submit a Statement of Capabilities (SOC) demonstrating the following: (1) Ability to conduct personnel security background investigations in accordance with Government standards; (2) Capacity to effectively manage a large volume of investigations in various geographical locations concurrently, (Note: please include the firm_s geographical limitations, if any); (3) Management structure sufficient to provide needed coordination with various Government agencies and Defense contractors; (4) Training program adequate to ensure personnel performing investigative work are familiar with all applicable laws and regulations; and (5) Relevant experience in background investigations. Include in the SOC a point of contact, phone and fax numbers, mailing address, and email address (if available). All literature provided in response to this sources sought synopsis will become the property of the Government and will not be returned. Electronic submittals are preferred. If hard copies are to be submitted, please provide in duplicate. Please forward all correspondence to Joe Boudreau, 11 CONS/LGCN, 110 Luke Avenue, Room 250, Bolling AFB, DC 20332-0305. Statements of Capability should be provided not later than 05 October 1999. Posted 09/21/99 (D-SN382829). (0264)

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