Upcoming DCSA Trusted Workforce 2.0 Rap Back Fingerprint Collection Requirements for Cleared Personnel

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Trusted Workforce 2.0 Rap Back expansion is being implemented through a phased approach. DCSA has confirmed that Phase 3 involves personnel who do not already have fingerprints available for enrollment, with additional operational guidance to follow.

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is continuing implementation of Trusted Workforce 2.0 (TW 2.0) and the FBI Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back (Rap Back) program.

The next phase of Trusted Workforce 2.0 Rap Back enrollment will require fingerprint collection for certain cleared personnel who do not have eligible fingerprints already on file.

Rap Back supports continuous vetting by allowing authorized government agencies to receive notifications of certain criminal history record changes through fingerprint-based enrollment.

As part of this phased implementation, DCSA is preparing for fingerprint collection for cleared personnel who do not already have eligible fingerprints available for Rap Back enrollment. Additional operational guidance, including collection procedures and applicable voucher information, is expected from DCSA as implementation progresses.

Contractors should begin preparing now to avoid delays once fingerprint collection instructions and voucher codes become available. As part of the broader Rap Back transition, FSOs should also ensure required FBI advisements have been distributed to applicable cleared personnel and that documentation of distribution is maintained.

Important: Each contractor’s Facility Security Officer (FSO) remains responsible for managing DCSA security requirements, coordinating employee actions, and maintaining required security documentation. C2 Essentials is providing this information as a compliance awareness resource.

Current Status: Affected Personnel Identification

DCSA is providing lists of potentially affected personnel ("Subjects") directly to Industry Security Management Offices (SMOs).

Due to data volume and privacy considerations:

SMOs with fewer than 75 Subjects: Lists may include full names of affected individuals.
SMOs with 75 or more Subjects: Identifying information provided may be limited.

If your organization identifies employees with common names and cannot confidently match an individual, please complete internal verification efforts first. If additional assistance is needed, organizations may contact the DCSA Industry Agency Liaison at:

[email protected]

Funding Timeline: Voucher Availability and Expiration

DCSA is expected to provide fingerprint voucher codes intended to offset vendor costs associated with eligible Rap Back enrollments.

Key considerations:

Voucher expiration: September 30, 2026
After expiration: Contractors may be responsible for vendor fingerprinting costs associated with required Rap Back enrollments.
Usage limitations: Voucher codes are intended only for Rap Back enrollment fingerprint processing and cannot be applied to unrelated background check activities.

Recommended Contractor Actions

Coordinate with Your FSO

Ensure your Facility Security Officer or Security Management Office is monitoring official DCSA communications and preparing for upcoming requirements.

Review Your Cleared Personnel Roster

Once DCSA provides affected personnel information, verify identified individuals against your active cleared employee roster.

Prepare Affected Personnel

Inform impacted cleared employees that fingerprint collection may be required and that prompt scheduling may be necessary once DCSA procedures and voucher information become available.