Government Investigation and Personal Background Check Services Contracts
NAICS 561611 · Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
Government investigation and personal background check services contracts totaled $2.5B across 2,175 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 7.8% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $1.4B (57% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $918,477,067 across 1,000 awards with activity that year, a change of +7.8% from $852,390,713 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,498,327,253 across 2,175 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $918M
- Awards in FY2026
- 1,000
- Change vs FY2025
- +7.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.5B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Investigation and Personal Background Check Services contract spending by year
Federal investigation and personal background check services contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 561611. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $918,477,067 | 1,000 | +7.8% |
| FY2025 | $852,390,713 | 1,158 | +17.2% |
| FY2024 | $727,459,474 | 1,319 | n/a |
About government investigation and personal background check services contracts
Federal spending on investigation and personal background check services contracts rose 26% from FY2024 ($727M) to FY2026 ($918M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 63% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on investigation and personal background check services contracts (57%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, District of Columbia and Maryland.
NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services) is part of the Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services sector.
Top investigation and personal background check services government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CACI, Inc. - Federal | $741,328,933 | 29.7% |
| 2 | Peraton Risk Decision Inc. | $723,546,405 | 29.0% |
| 3 | Asrc Federal Professional Services, LLC | $103,626,690 | 4.1% |
| 4 | Professional Risk Management, Inc. | $89,330,140 | 3.6% |
| 5 | Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC | $67,424,631 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Madison Associates Inc | $65,950,652 | 2.6% |
| 7 | Protection Strategies Inc | $65,160,793 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Omniplex World Services Corporation | $53,814,600 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Iworks Corp | $47,511,842 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Asrc Federal Administrative Services, LLC | $42,319,746 | 1.7% |
Agencies buying investigation and personal background check services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 561611.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,433,573,769 | 57.4% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $537,097,139 | 21.5% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $193,070,793 | 7.7% |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $89,758,810 | 3.6% |
| 5 | Social Security Administration | $77,262,952 | 3.1% |
| 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $39,516,048 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $37,907,710 | 1.5% |
| 8 | Department of State | $35,451,502 | 1.4% |
| 9 | Department of the Treasury | $29,520,138 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Department of the Interior | $6,919,990 | 0.3% |
Where investigation and personal background check services contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $1,522,953,519 | 61.0% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $195,213,372 | 7.8% |
| 3 | Maryland | $170,531,482 | 6.8% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $146,256,965 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Georgia | $70,533,677 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Colorado | $65,218,076 | 2.6% |
| 7 | New York | $50,353,494 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Tennessee | $44,419,530 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Florida | $44,389,278 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Texas | $37,616,568 | 1.5% |
Recent investigation and personal background check services contract awards
The latest investigation and personal background check services contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nancy R. Fulwiler | Department of State---------- COMMENTS: THIS PROCUREMENT REQUEST MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PALT. FUNDED BY S/CPR/A CGFS BUDGET ANALYST POC: CARMEN WEISS 771-205-8924 GA/AM/TSS/SVC/CS POC JEANNIE MAYS 771-205-1743 IT | $408 | 19AQMM26F7202 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | HR Anew, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityEEO INVESTIGATIONS FOR FY27 | $0 | 70LGLY26FGLB00148 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Transunion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. | Department of TransportationNEW AWARD- THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT WITH TWO OPTION YEARS, WITH TRANSUNION FOR ACCESS TO THEIR TLOXP ONLINE SERVICE. | $0 | 693JK426P700009 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Lpe-Strategies LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesTASK ORDER FOR WITNESS TESTIMONY ON THE THIRD PARTY TOBACCO RETAILER INSPECTION SERVICES FOR REGION 4 | $10,000 | 75F40126F19009 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Peraton Risk Decision Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS AWARD FUNDS CALL ONE UNDER BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES III, WHICH SUPPORTS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES FOR INVESTIGATION REPORTS OF CONTRACTORS, AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO THE OFFICE OF | $7,987,448 | 70CMSD26FC0000065 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Omniplex World Services Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS AWARD FUNDS CALL ONE UNDER BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES III, WHICH SUPPORTS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES FOR INVESTIGATION REPORTS OF CONTRACTORS, AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO THE OFFICE OF | $5,324,965 | 70CMSD26FC0000064 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Fieldprint Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityFINGERPRINTING SERVICES | $756,000 | 70B06C26F00000524 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Coventbridge (USA) LLC | Department of AgricultureTO OBTAIN VENDORS THAT CAN ASSIST ROC IN REDUCING FRAUD, WASTE, AND PROGRAM ABUSE BY SUPPLING UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATORS TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIVE PASSES ARE DESIGNATED RETAILERS. | $5,200,200 | 12319826C5002 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Global Traveler LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityBACKGROUND SCREENING CONTRACT FOR VOLUNTEERS AND PROSPECTIVE CADETS: BASE PERIOD SEP. 15, 2026 - SEP. 14, 2027 | $24,500 | 70Z03926PCGA00094 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Key Bridge Foundation for Education and Research | Department of JusticeTYPE OF ACTION: CONTRACT EXTENSION (6MO.) CONTRACTING 0FFICER: J. CUSACK | $0 | 15JPSS26F00001816 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC | Department of AgricultureUNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (UC) AND EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION (EV) SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (OHRM) | $43,740 | 12319826F5019 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Qlarant Integrity Solutions LLC | Department of AgricultureTO OBTAIN VENDORS THAT CAN ASSIST ROC IN REDUCING FRAUD, WASTE, AND PROGRAM ABUSE BY SUPPLING UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATORS TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIVE PASSES ARE DESIGNATED RETAILERS. | $4,702,503 | 12319826C5003 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC | Department of AgricultureUNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION SERVICES FOR USDA FOREST SERVICE UNDER BPA 12314426A0058 | $83,182 | 12318726F0087 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC | Department of AgricultureUNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (UC) AND EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION (EV) SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (OHRM). | $150 | 12314426F0462 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Fieldprint Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityFINGERPRINT SERVICES | $285,250 | 70B06C26F00001231 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lpe-Strategies LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesREGION 4 THIRD PARTY TOBACCO RETAILER INSPECTION SERVICES TASK ORDER FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO | $283,911 | 75F40126F19007 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lpe-Strategies LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesREGION 4 THIRD PARTY TOBACCO RETAILER INSPECTION SERVICES TASK ORDER FOR THE STATE OF NEVADA | $293,286 | 75F40126F19006 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lpe-Strategies LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesREGION 4 THIRD PARTY TOBACCO RETAILER INSPECTION SERVICES TASK ORDER FOR THE STATE OF UTAH | $230,624 | 75F40126F19005 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lpe-Strategies LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesREGION 4 THIRD PARTY TOBACCO RETAILER INSPECTION SERVICES TASK ORDER FOR THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO | $283,911 | 75F40126F19004 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lpe-Strategies LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesTASK ORDER FOR THIRD PARTY TOBACCO RETAILER INSPECTION SERVICES FOR REGION 4 IN THE STATE OF OREGON | $318,448 | 75F40126F19003 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lpe-Strategies LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesTASK ORDER FOR THIRD PARTY TOBACCO RETAILER INSPECTION SERVICES FOR REGION 4 IN THE STATE OF WYOMING | $224,062 | 75F40126F19002 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | HR Anew, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS ORDER IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FEMA BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT 70FA4021A00000029. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CALL ORDER IS TO PROCURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CASE INVESTIGA | $3,800 | 70FA4026F00000295 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | HR Anew, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS ORDER IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FEMA BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT 70FA4021A00000029. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CALL ORDER IS TO PROCURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CASE INVESTIGA | $5,635 | 70FA4026F00000294 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | HR Anew, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS ORDER IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FEMA BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT 70FA4021A00000029. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CALL ORDER IS TO PROCURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CASE INVESTIGA | $4,200 | 70FA4026F00000293 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Business Decisions Information Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS CALL ORDER IS TO PROCURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) CASE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BPA. THIS IS A FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) CALL ORDER. PLEASE REFER TO THE | $4,700 | 70FA4026F00000292 |
Open investigation and personal background check services government bids
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How to win government investigation and personal background check services contracts
Federal investigation and personal background check services contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 561611. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for investigation and personal background check services bids, and look for small business set-asides: many investigation and personal background check services contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government investigation and personal background check services contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Social Security Administration contracts
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in Pennsylvania
- Government contracts in Georgia
- CACI, Inc. - Federal government contracts
- Peraton Risk Decision government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government investigation and personal background check services contracts?
- Federal investigation and personal background check services contracts use NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest investigation and personal background check services government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 561611 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were CACI, Inc. - Federal ($741M), Peraton Risk Decision Inc. ($724M) and Asrc Federal Professional Services, LLC ($104M).
- Which agencies buy the most investigation and personal background check services?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($1.4B), the Department of Homeland Security ($537M) and the Department of Justice ($193M).
- Where are government investigation and personal background check services contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal investigation and personal background check services work is performed in Virginia ($1.5B), District of Columbia ($195M) and Maryland ($171M).
- Is federal spending on investigation and personal background check services contracts growing?
- Federal investigation and personal background check services contract obligations rose 26% from FY2024 ($727M) to FY2026 ($918M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for investigation and personal background check services contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 561611, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government investigation and personal background check services contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 561611 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for investigation and personal background check services work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.