36C78626Q50098 -- S206

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has issued Solicitation 36C78626Q50098 for unarmed security guard services at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 561612 and a size standard of $29 million. The contract includes a one-year base period and four one-year option years, from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031. The contractor will provide personnel, equipment, and supervision for services such as perimeter patrols, incident response, ceremony support, property surveillance, and gate locking/unlocking. Guards must be trained and licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, pass background checks, and be at least 21 years old. A site visit is scheduled for May 13, 2026, and offers are due by May 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT. The contract emphasizes dignity and respect for the cemetery environment, outlining strict conduct for contractor personnel regarding headstones and grave markers.

This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Los Angeles National Cemetery, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA). The contract requires a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to ensure the safety and security of cemetery property, staff, visitors, and assets. Key objectives include preventing unauthorized access, vandalism, and theft; supporting interment services; responding to incidents; safeguarding infrastructure; and promoting public confidence. Services include routine patrols, access control, incident reporting, and special event support, performed with dignity and respect. The contract has a base year and four option years, with services provided during specific weekday evening hours and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. The contractor must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and VA/NCA directives. Key personnel, including a Program Manager and Onsite Supervisor, must meet specific qualifications, including California BSIS training and background checks. The government will provide keys and the Emergency Preparedness Plan, while the contractor furnishes uniforms, marked patrol vehicles, and all other necessary items. A Quality Control Plan is required from the contractor, and the government will conduct Quality Assurance surveillance.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is a standardized government form used to evaluate contractor performance for federal, state, and local RFPs and grants. It requires contractors to provide detailed information about past projects, including contract specifics, roles played (prime, sub, joint venture), and project descriptions. Clients then assess the contractor's performance across key areas like quality, schedule, customer satisfaction, management, cost, and safety/security using defined adjective ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable). The questionnaire also includes sections for clients to provide narrative feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance, aiding in the evaluation of future performance risk.

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This government file outlines instructions for offerors responding to a competitive solicitation for a single-award contract, emphasizing best value to the Government. Key requirements include thoroughly reviewing specifications, completing and signing form 1449, acknowledging amendments, providing requested price and non-price information, and submitting the VAAR 852.219-75 certificate. Offerors must also submit at least two past performance questionnaires. Proposals will be evaluated on Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Price. A mandatory vendor site visit will be held on May 13, 2026, at the Los Angeles National Cemetery, with attendance notification due by May 12, 2026. All questions must be submitted via email by May 15, 2026. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, 5 PM PST, and must be emailed to Ralph.Crum@va.gov, with the subject line including the solicitation number and company name. A post-award/pre-performance conference will be scheduled.

The “Dignity Clause” in government contracts outlines strict requirements for contractor personnel working in national cemeteries. It mandates that all actions be performed with utmost care, reverence, dignity, and respect, acknowledging the cemetery as the final resting place for service members, Veterans, and their families. Contractors must be aware of human remains buried on the grounds and exercise extreme caution with headstones and markers. Specific prohibitions include walking, standing, leaning, sitting, jumping, or driving on headstones/markers, and placing tools or equipment on them. Contractors are responsible for replacing any damaged headstones or markers and restoring turf. In cases of exposed or damaged remains, containers for remains, or outer burial containers, the contractor must immediately contact the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or Contracting Officer (CO) for guidance. Any procedural doubts must be escalated to these officials for resolution, though only the CO can authorize contract changes. Contractors are also required to discuss this guidance with all employees and subcontractors, obtaining a signed statement of compliance from each individual before work commences.