The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide armed security personnel services at the Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office in Columbia, South Carolina. The procurement aims to ensure the protection and safeguarding of employees and visitors through a dedicated armed security presence, which includes comprehensive training and compliance with state licensing requirements. This opportunity is part of a market research effort to identify potential sources and may lead to a firm fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 11:00 AM EST on September 19, 2024, to Craig Harris at Craig.Harris@va.gov, referencing RFQ # 36C10D24Q0307 in the subject line.