CBP Moves to Modernize Fingerprinting at National Scale

Why It Matters

The contract will modernize CBP’s personnel security workflow, improving hiring speed and operational efficiency across a critical federal agency, while setting a high bar for biometric data security and privacy compliance.

Summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is issuing a single‑source blanket purchase agreement to contract a nationwide electronic fingerprinting service for all employees, contractors and applicants. The contract, targeted at under $9 million, will require the vendor to operate collection sites, provide staffing, equipment, scheduling, electronic transmission and a real‑time web portal for CBP to track requests, with turnaround times of 10 business days or less. The agency expects variable demand, potentially thousands of requests per day, and mandates proximity of sites within a 60‑mile radius, strict communication protocols, and full compliance with DHS security and privacy regulations. The five‑year award, slated to begin in June 2026, aims to streamline hiring and security vetting while reducing travel burdens and enhancing data visibility.