Court Security Officers Circuit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 8
ID: 15M10526RA4700001Type: Sources Sought
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFUS MARSHALS SERVICEPROCUREMENT DIVISION, CSSLANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

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Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)
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    The Department of Justice, through the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), is seeking sources for the provision of Court Security Officers (CSOs) across the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 8th Federal Judicial Circuits. The procurement aims to secure qualified personnel to maintain the CSO Program, ensuring the safety and security of federal court facilities through comprehensive entrance control, patrols, and escort duties. Interested contractors must demonstrate their capability to meet rigorous standards, including financial stability to support operations and compliance with specific training and qualification requirements. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement are due by 10:00 AM EST on January 5, 2026, and should be submitted to the designated contacts, Angie Comstock and Pamela Sullivan, via email.

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    This government solicitation attachment outlines the special standards of responsibility for Court Security Officer Services in several Federal Judicial Circuits. It requires detailed general, financial, and company information from potential contractors. General information includes contact details, company history, organizational structure, planned operational changes, and any contingent liabilities or litigation. Financial information requires certified historical statements, future projections, debt schedules, pension contributions, and details on off-balance sheet items, along with proof of financial assets to cover three months of operating expenses. Company information covers significant operating expenses, major customers, recent transactions, market analysis, competition, industry rankings, and regulatory impacts. The government reserves the right to request additional information.
    The United States Marshals Service (USMS) requires contractors to provide Court Security Officers (CSOs) and related personnel for federal judiciary court facilities. This Statement of Work outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and operational procedures for these security services, including entrance control, roving patrols, and escort duties. Key personnel roles, such as Lead CSOs, Intermediate Supervisors, and Contract Managers, are defined with specific duties and qualification standards. The document details rigorous vetting, background investigation, and medical examination processes for all personnel to ensure suitability and physical fitness. It also addresses procedures for managing personnel turnover and replacing CSOs on active military duty or extended absence, emphasizing strict adherence to training and qualification requirements. The overall purpose is to ensure the safety and security of federal courts through highly qualified and compliant contract security personnel.
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