BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is seeking a qualified organization to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) under the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) for FY 2026. The effort supports states, territories, and tribal jurisdictions in developing and managing criminal‑history record systems that meet FBI standards, improve data quality, and ensure privacy/confidentiality. Work includes on‑site and virtual training, guidance on technology selection, assistance with system upgrades, performance‑measure collection, and reporting to evaluate improvements in record‑keeping and information sharing. The award is a cooperative agreement with an estimated ceiling of $1.5 million and is expected to run for the FY 2026 period (approximately one year). • Provide TTA to state, territorial, and tribal jurisdictions on NCHIP, NICS Act Record Improvement Program, and Bipartisan Safer Communities Act components. • Ensure jurisdictions’ criminal‑history systems conform to FBI standards and best privacy practices. • Deliver training (in‑person, virtual, and documentation) on technology, data management, and interoperability. • Collect, analyze, and report performance metrics on record‑holding improvements and data exchange. • Coordinate with BJS and other DOJ components to align technical assistance with national objectives.