# 2028 Dress Rehearsal and 2030 Decennial Census Fingerprinting, Background Investigation and Badging (FBIB) Services

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/dec25pb002

- Solicitation number: DEC-25-PB-002
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Agency: US Census Bureau
- Contracting office: Department of Commerce Census (1333LB)
- NAICS: 561611 Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
- Place of performance: Suitland, Maryland
- County: Prince George's County (FIPS 24033). https://abierto.us/counties/prince-george-s-county-md-24033
- City: Suitland. https://abierto.us/cities/suitland-md-2475725
- First posted: August 15, 2025
- Last posted: August 21, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/25afbf671e174aa4a0a71a13c2fa9f32/view

## Description

**NOTE: This Sources Sought Notice was updated on August 21, 2025. A revised Sources Sought PDF was uploaded in order to correct minor organizational errors and to provide clearer information** The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify sources and gather industry feedback from businesses with proven capabilities in fingerprinting, facial photography, background investigation review, and identity credential issuance and badge management services.

Specifically, the USCB seeks input from contractors with a demonstrated track record of delivering large-scale, integrated solutions comparable in size, scope, and complexity to the 2020 Census fingerprinting, badging (non-HSPD-12), and background investigation review operations as described within this notice. Responses to this SSN will be used only to gather information about the topics covered and do not constitute as offers or quotes and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSN. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ). Any proposals, offers, or anything other than the specific or general information requested will not be considered. This notice does not constitute a commitment of any kind by any entity of the United States (U.S.) Government. All the information received in response to this SSN will be considered as Proprietary and will be handled accordingly. Responses will not be returned.

## Publications

- August 15, 2025: Sources sought, due September 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 59a2463555ee44739f3e8bd6b1864f25. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/59a2463555ee44739f3e8bd6b1864f25/view
- August 21, 2025: Sources sought, due September 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 25afbf671e174aa4a0a71a13c2fa9f32. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/25afbf671e174aa4a0a71a13c2fa9f32/view

## Points of contact

- Paul W Boesch, paul.w.boesch@census.gov
- Jim Brooks, james.n.brooks.jr@census.gov

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/dec25pb002.