Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-12974
OPM Updates System of Records for Suitability Adjudications (Informational Notice)
Buyer
Office of Personnel Management
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
2026-12974
This notice from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announces a proposed update to its system of records for suitability adjudications under the Privacy Act. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - Purpose and Scope: - OPM is modifying and republishing its system of records, now titled "OPM/Central-9, OPM Suitability Adjudications Files." - The change reflects the transfer of background investigation records and mission to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the Department of Defense. - OPM will now only maintain records related to suitability adjudication, actions, and appeals for individuals seeking or holding covered federal positions. - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested. - No services are being procured. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The notice is informational and pertains to federal recordkeeping and privacy requirements, not procurement. - OPM's system supports statutory and regulatory responsibilities for determining suitability for federal employment and processing related appeals. - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action.
Description
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to modify and republish a system of records previously titled "OPM/Central-9, Personnel Investigations Records," renaming it to "OPM/Central-9, OPM Suitability Adjudications Files." This modification reflects the transfer of background investigation records to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), leaving OPM to maintain only suitability adjudication, action, and appeals records. The system contains records used to make, document, and review suitability determinations for individuals seeking or holding covered Federal positions, supporting OPM's responsibilities to determine suitability for Federal employment and adjudicate related appeals. Comments on the proposal are due by July 27, 2026.