FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Investigations Services Professional Services Division, Inc. (USIS PSD), a subsidiary of US Investigations Services, LLC (USIS), the largest commercial provider of background investigations to the federal government, has been awarded a prime contract by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), to provide biometric capture services in support of applications for a variety of immigration benefits and U.S. citizenship. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is for one base year with four one-year options and has a potential value of $889 million over a five-year period.
Under the terms of this contract, USIS PSD will perform biometric capture services at more than 130 Application Support Centers located across all 50 U.S. states and in U.S. territories.
“The USIS team is proud of our proven experience in supporting a variety of federal agencies in their adjudication of applications and claims and our continuing vital role in homeland security,” said Michael Roberts, company representative, USIS PSD.
“Our reputation as a leading provider of background investigations and other services that support federal agencies as they adjudicate claims and applications was key to our success in winning this contract,” said Mr. Roberts. “We are firmly committed to providing USCIS with biometric capture services that support and enhance their operations and the national security of the United States.”
About USIS
USIS provides services under more than 100 contracts. It is the largest commercial provider of background investigations to the federal government. It has more than 6,000 employees providing services in all 50 states and U.S. territories and overseas. USIS offers a variety of adjudication support, including background checks, litigation support, records support, investigative analytics and biometric services, as well as customized solutions that help government clients manage records, information and documents. Learn more at www.USIS.com.