Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services at various locations throughout Upstate New York
ID: 70RFPACQDIV1UPSTATENYType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSFPS EAST CCG DIV 1 ACQ DIVPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19106, USA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0c0cfa8af04f4c0c87058adb43cb2326/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 4, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Services (FPS) is seeking small business contractors to provide Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services at various locations throughout Upstate New York, with an estimated requirement of approximately 350,000 hours annually. The services are categorized into three types: Basic Services, which involve ongoing security operations; Temporary Additional Services (TAS) for short-term needs; and Emergency Security Services (ESS) for declared emergencies. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the protective services of federal facilities and ensuring the safety of personnel and infrastructure. Interested contractors must be licensed in New York and submit a capability statement detailing their experience and resources by April 4, 2025, to Stephen Allen at Stephen.M.Allen@fps.dhs.gov, as this notice serves solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

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Stephen Allen
Stephen.M.Allen@fps.dhs.gov
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70RFPACQDIV1UPSTATENY RFI-Sources Sought Upstate NY.docx
Mar 20, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Services (FPS) is seeking small business contractors to provide Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services in Upstate New York, estimated at 350,000 hours annually. The services fall into three categories: Basic Services, Temporary Additional Services (TAS), and Emergency Security Services (ESS). Basic Services comprise ongoing security, while TAS addresses short-term needs, and ESS responds to declared emergencies. Contractors must be licensed in New York and have relevant experience in armed PSO services. This notice serves as a market research tool rather than a solicitation, aiming to gauge interest and availability of capable entities. Interested businesses must submit a capability statement detailing their experience, resources to manage large contracts, background check processes, and ability to collaborate with subcontractors if necessary. The contract will involve approximately 112 posts across 53 facilities requiring 24/7 security operations. Responses are due by April 4, 2025, and should comply with specified formats and guidelines without disclosing confidential information. This initiative emphasizes the government's strategy to enhance protective services through small business engagement in the security sector.
70RFPACQDIV1UPSTATENY RFI-Sources Sought Upstate NY.pdf
Mar 20, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Services (FPS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for small business contractors to provide Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services across various locations in Upstate New York. The services required fall into three categories: Basic Services, Temporary Additional Services, and Emergency Security Services. The FPS seeks contractors who can provide approximately 350,000 hours annually, and who are licensed in New York. The requirements include supplying armed PSOs for 112 posts in 53 facilities, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, conducting background checks, and maintaining a 24/7 security presence. Interested contractors must submit a capability statement and a Contractor/Vendor Information Sheet, detailing relevant experience and capacity to manage such a contract. This notice serves solely for informational gathering and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. The FPS reserves the right to use the information for future contracting purposes, indicating a proactive approach to securing qualified vendors for national security needs.
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