DCSA Identity Proofing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify viable identity proofing solutions for its upcoming National Industrial Security System (NISS) Increment 2 (NI2). This system will be critical for U.S. and foreign entities submitting Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) declarations. The primary requirement is a solution providing NIST Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) proofing to rigorously verify user identities and prevent fraud. Responses are due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI seeks Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions for identity proofing that:
- Meet NIST IAL2 requirements for robust identity evidence validation.
- Integrate with existing Identity Management (IDM) solutions and an OpenID Connect (OIDC) broker.
- Are deployable within Department of War (DoW) cloud environments at Impact Levels (IL) 2, 4, and 5.
- Support various multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.
- Accommodate both U.S.-based and foreign-based entities, including those residing overseas, for SF-328 FOCI assertions.
- Offer 24/7, U.S.-based customer support (desired).
- For documentation-based proofing, be certified by an accredited third-party as meeting NIST SP 800-63A IAL2.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: March 18, 2026
- Anticipated Need: Calendar Year 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Respondents should submit their information via email only to the Government Point of Contact. Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF, 11pt Times New Roman font, and include:
- A corporate overview.
- Corporate experience tables.
- A whitepaper (5-page limit) detailing existing vendor solutions. Industry feedback on the RFI requirements is also requested. This RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract.
Additional Notes
Potential future contract personnel may require eligibility for Top-Secret clearance and must be U.S. citizens. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.