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Can agencies use other investigative service providers in lieu of OPM to conduct the investigations required by FIPS 201?

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Can agencies use other investigative service providers in lieu of OPM to conduct the investigations required by FIPS 201?

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No, unless an agency has original or OPM delegated authority to conduct background investigations. Contractor investigations must follow FIPS 201 and agency employee investigation processes.