Visitor Center Support Services
ID: M6786125Q0022Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYDIRECTOR OF CONTRACTINGNEW ORLEANS, LA, 70114-1500, USA

NAICS

All Other Business Support Services (561499)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER (R699)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking proposals for Visitor Center Support Services to assist the Marine Forces Reserve in New Orleans, Louisiana. The contract requires the provision of personnel, materials, and administrative services to support security management programs, including managing the Visitor Control Program and executing the Physical Security Management Program. This contract is crucial for maintaining operational standards and security compliance, with a performance period of one base year and four optional years. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by May 2, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Franklin Smith or Parren Tatum via email, with the anticipated award date set for May 12, 2025.

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    The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Visitor Center Support Services for the Headquarters Battalion of the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES). The contract, characterized as a non-personal service agreement, specifies that the contractor will provide all necessary personnel, materials, and administrative services to support MARFORRES’s security management programs. Key tasks include managing the Visitor Control Program, executing the Physical Security Management Program, and delivering monthly project status reports to ensure transparency and accountability. The period of performance spans one base year with four optional years, and the contractor is expected to adhere to strict security protocols, including personnel security clearance requirements. The document also details quality assurance measures, operating hours, and the coordination of specific reports and deliverables. The contractor must ensure compliance with various regulations and policies, including physical security guidelines and the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Overall, this PWS emphasizes the importance of administrative support in enabling MARFORRES to fulfill its missions effectively while maintaining high operational standards and security compliance.
    The document pertains to the Visitor Center Support Services contract as part of a federal Request for Proposals (RFP). The key points include the requirement of three Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) on-site during operation hours and the need for personnel with Secret clearances for security purposes. The current incumbent contractor is Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, but specific financial details about their contract were not disclosed. The contract is described as having had material changes in scope, requiring mapping of labor tasks specifically for Administrative Assistants. Notably, the government declined to offer an extension for proposals and clarified that recent and relevant past performance submissions are necessary. Contractor personnel do not need to travel for training, and no summary of specific qualifications is available beyond experience with access control and security systems. Overall, the document outlines operational requirements and qualifications for potential contractors in a structured Q&A format, emphasizing adherence to security protocols and past performance as critical elements in the proposal submission.
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