# DCSA Awards ASRC Federal Security Clearance Support Contract

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) awarded ASRC Federal, through its subsidiary ASRC Research and Technology Solutions, LLC, a **$494 million** five-year contract to support the Case Processing Operation Center (CPOC) 2.0 program. This contract is a key component of DCSA's Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative aimed at modernizing and transforming personnel vetting and security clearance processes. The contract encompasses application processing, case maintenance, and system modernization efforts to enhance background investigation operations.

- This contract represents a significant opportunity for government contractors specializing in security clearance, investigative services, and personnel vetting support.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on modernization and digital transformation within DCSA's Trusted Workforce 2.0 program, signaling increased demand for advanced technology and process improvements.
- Companies involved in security clearance processing and case management systems may find expanded business prospects as DCSA upgrades its infrastructure.
- The contract award highlights DCSA's strategic focus on improving workforce trustworthiness and operational efficiency through enhanced background investigations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

### Vendors
- ASRC Federal (prime contractor)
- ASRC Research and Technology Solutions, LLC (subsidiary and prime contractor)

### Sources
- [ASRC Federal Selected for DCSA Case Processing Operation Center 2.0 Support Services Contract](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asrc-federal-selected-for-dcsa-case-processing-operation-center-2-0-support-services-contract-302884218.html) - PR Newswire
- [ASRC Federal Wins $494M DCSA Background Investigation Support Contract | WashingtonExec](https://washingtonexec.com/government-contract-awards/asrc-federal-wins-494m-dcsa-background-investigation-support-contract) - WashingtonExec