District Security Officer - Personal Services Contract
ID: 15M10225QA4700209Type: Special Notice
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEUS MARSHALS SERVICE

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Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

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HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), is seeking qualified individuals for the role of District Security Officer (DSO) under a personal services contract. The contract, which spans a base year and four option years from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030, requires DSOs to assist USMS staff in prisoner custody, transport, and facility security, with specific qualifications including U.S. citizenship, law enforcement or corrections experience, and firearms proficiency. This opportunity is critical for maintaining security and operational efficiency within the USMS, as DSOs will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of detainees and staff. Interested candidates should contact Tim Bell at Timothy.bell@usdoj.gov for further details, noting that security companies are not eligible to apply under this solicitation.

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    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) outlines requirements for District Security Officers (DSO) to provide detention services. This is a personal services contract, not a small business set-aside, for a base year and four option years, running from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. DSOs will assist USMS staff in prisoner custody, transport, and facility security. Key qualifications include U.S. citizenship, law enforcement/corrections experience, a Tier 2 background investigation, and firearms proficiency. DSOs are not federal employees and do not receive federal benefits but are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act and Federal Employees Compensation Act. The contract specifies labor hours, reporting procedures, equipment handling, and adherence to various federal and DOJ policies concerning security, sensitive data, and professional conduct. The USMS will provide necessary equipment and training.
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