Request for Information - Glazier Services
ID: 70US0925Q70092190Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS SECRET SERVICEU S SECRET SERVICEWASHINGTON, DC, 20223, USA

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- NONMETALLIC FABRICATED MATERIALS (N093)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9731859e54364f12b12571f295cd886c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Glazier Services aimed at establishing a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the installation and removal of ballistic armor across the United States and its territories. The RFI seeks to gather information regarding contractors' capabilities to manage large glass panels and their experience in security operations, emphasizing the need for trained personnel who can adhere to strict security protocols and coordinate logistics with local labor unions. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the safety of designated protectees through advanced ballistic countermeasures, reflecting the agency's commitment to informed procurement processes. Interested parties must submit unclassified responses detailing their technical capabilities and qualifications by February 25, 2025, and can reach out to Taylor Haire or Jade Gaston via email for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Taylor Haire
    taylor.haire@usss.dhs.gov
    Jade Gaston
    Jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov
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    Glazier Services - Request for Information.pdf
    The United States Secret Service (USSS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Glazier Services, aimed at establishing a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the installation and removal of ballistic armor throughout the U.S., including its territories. The RFI, released on February 11, 2025, seeks to gather information to develop an acquisition strategy but does not solicit proposals or award contracts. Interested parties must provide details about their capacity to handle large glass panels and their experience in security operations. Contractors are required to deliver trained personnel, adhere to strict security protocols, and coordinate logistics effectively with local labor unions. The contractor must assist with timely installations and removals, often under tight deadlines. Responses should be unclassified and submitted by February 25, 2025, with comprehensive details about key technical capabilities and company qualifications. This initiative reflects the USSS's proactive measures to ensure the safety of designated protectees by employing advanced ballistic countermeasures, signaling the agency's commitment to enhancing protective measures through informed procurement processes.
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