ICF Wins $800 Million Contract for DCSA Digital Modernization

Services Will Strengthen the Performance, Efficiency and Security of Mission-Critical Systems

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:05pm

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The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has awarded global solutions provider ICF a position on a new $800 million blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to modernize the agency's National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) systems. Under the five-year BPA, ICF will compete for task orders to deliver a range of services, including cloud-native design, zero trust architecture, open-source technologies, agile DevSecOps, AI, and automation.

Why it matters

This contract award highlights ICF's expertise in digital modernization and its ability to help government agencies like DCSA strengthen the performance, security, and user experience of mission-critical systems. As the government continues to prioritize IT modernization, contracts like this demonstrate the demand for providers that can leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive measurable outcomes.

The details

The BPA covers the full lifecycle of services to modernize NBIS, which is essential for vetting and continuously assessing the government's workforce. ICF will leverage cloud-native design, zero trust architecture, open-source tools, agile DevSecOps, AI, and automation to create a scalable, secure, and user-friendly solution. As a CMMC Level 2 certified vendor, ICF is well-positioned to meet stringent federal cybersecurity standards.

  • The BPA was awarded to ICF in April 2026.
  • The contract has a five-year term.

The players

ICF

A leading global solutions and technology provider that combines industry expertise with cutting-edge digital capabilities to help organizations solve complex challenges.

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

The U.S. government agency responsible for vetting and continuously assessing the government's workforce to protect national security.

David Birken

ICF's senior vice president for digital modernization and experience.

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What they’re saying

“NBIS is essential to protecting national security by enabling the government to quickly vet and continuously assess their workforce.”

— David Birken, ICF senior vice president for digital modernization and experience

What’s next

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The takeaway

This contract award demonstrates ICF's expertise in digital modernization and its ability to help government agencies leverage cutting-edge technologies to improve the performance, security, and user experience of mission-critical systems. As the government continues to prioritize IT modernization, contracts like this are likely to become increasingly important.