Defense Security Service Archives

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Delays in security clearances hit IT vendors in capital region the hardest, report says

The backlog of background checks — typically more than 200 days for most new hires who need a clearance — has ripple effects throughout the region, according to…

Nov 6, 2019 By Joe Warminsky

DISA awards $21.9M contract supporting background check IT system transfer

The National Background Investigation System transition saga continues with a new contract.

Aug 6, 2019 By Jackson Barnett

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New DOD agency for background investigations gets an acting director

The Defense Security Service has changed its name to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and has assumed all federal background investigations.

Jun 24, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir

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Pentagon aims to expedite security clearance process with $75M award

Perspecta Enterprise Solutions will create a scalable security enterprise architecture and data services prototype for the National Background Investigation Service.

May 21, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir

Defense Digital Service leads acquisition of modern security clearance prototype

The Pentagon wants its SABER.

Mar 12, 2019 By Billy Mitchell