Court Security Officers Circuit 12 Justification and Approval
ID: 15M10523DA4700005Type: Justification
AwardedMar 31, 2023
Award #:15M10523DA4700005
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFUS MARSHALS SERVICEOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT, COURT SECURITY SECTION – A47LANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a7da904ee46d4b41877a19ee943a2c4b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the U.S. Marshals Service, is seeking to procure Court Security Officers (CSOs) for Circuit 12, as outlined in their Justification and Approval notice. The primary responsibility of the CSOs will be to ensure the safety of judicial participants, including judges, court personnel, jurors, witnesses, defendants, and court visitors, by protecting them from unauthorized and potentially life-threatening activities. This procurement is critical for maintaining the integrity and security of the judicial process. Interested parties can reach out to Courtney Middleton at Courtney.Middleton@usdoj.gov or by phone at 703-217-1848 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Courtney Middleton
    (703) 217-1848
    Courtney.Middleton@usdoj.gov
    Files
    Title
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