Agency News

View NISP contractor fingerprint submissions on hold 

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has implemented a temporary pause in fingerprint submissions to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) due to the ongoing government shutdown. Starting October 16, 2025, the Agency will temporarily halt the transmission of fingerprints...

View Government shutdown update – for customers

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) remains committed to supporting customer agencies during a government shutdown. In accordance with the 30 September 2025 guidance from the Deputy Secretary of War and the Department of War (DOW) Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Defense...

View Industry investigations delayed due to government shutdown

As a result of the lapse in appropriations, Personnel Security Management Office for Industry (PSMO-I) does not have the capability to approve authorization and release/submit investigation requests to be scheduled until a budget or continuing resolution (CR) is passed.  This impact will cause a...

View Notice to Industry and Government Stakeholders

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) activities are funded both by a Working Capital Fund (WCF) and by annual appropriations.  The current funding authority for those DCSA operations funded directly by appropriated funds may lapse after Sept. 30, 2025.  With certain limited...

View “Dare Mighty Things”: DCSA Director David Cattler retires after more than 35 years of federal service

Annapolis, Md. – On Sept. 24, the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center was filled with friends, family, and national security leaders gathered to honor a man whose career shaped the future of American security—and whose humility often kept him out of the spotlight.David M. Cattler, Director of...

View NBIS Product Days enhance product development, fosters collaboration

FORT MEADE, Md. –  On September 9 and 10, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) team hosted its first Product Days at Fort Meade, bringing together representatives from over 50 agencies and industry. “This two-day event...