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Reopens and RSIs

Reopen and RSIs Request Form - FIPC 553[208 KB]

Investigative Interface processes agency requests to reopen investigations and conduct Reimbursable Suitability Investigations (RSIs). Agencies may submit their requests via fax (724) 738-0178, or mail:

OPM-FIPC
Investigative Interface
PO BOX 618
1137 Branchton Rd.
Boyers, PA 16018-0618

If you have a question about a reopen or RSI, please call the Telephone Liaisons at (724) 794-5228.

Reopen or RSI requests must be either:

• submitted on the FIPC 553[208 KB] OR;

• typed on agency letterhead that contains the following:

  • Security Office Identifier (SOI)
  • Submitting Office Number (SON)
  • Interagency Payment and Collection Code (IPAC)
  • Subject's current location and phone number
  • Clear description of the work being requested in the reopen or RSI
  • Name, phone number, and email address of the individual submitting the request

Expedites

To expedite a pending investigation, contact the Urgent Background Investigation (BI) Line at (724) 794-5612, x554 or FISurgentbi@opm.gov.

To expedite a subject interview because the individual is deploying or returning from deployment for a limited time, email the request to FIScatcheminconus@opm.gov. Please include the following information:

• Subject's availability dates
• Subject's location and phone number during the availability dates
• Subject's email address (if available)
• Name and phone number of POC to assist in contacting the subject if necessary