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 Working Capital Fund (DWCF) activities, including the DCSA Working Capital Fund (WCF), may continue to accept orders under specific conditions.

Guidance for Submitting New Requests
During the lapse in appropriations, DCSA customer agencies may submit new requests for products and services, including background investigations, only if:

• Financed by prior year appropriations that remain available for obligation in FY26 (e.g., multi-year funding or no-year funding).

• Submitted by excepted organizations, as determined by your agency’s authorizing official responsible for identifying excepted versus unexcepted activities.

Next Steps for Customer Agencies
Customer agencies are encouraged to consult with their leadership, legal, and financial teams to determine whether they are authorized to submit new requests to DCSA during the lapse in appropriations.

DCSA is dedicated to ensuring continuity of services while adhering to federal regulations during this period.