Level II Armed Guard Service - State of Tennessee
ID: SSJ23-083Type: Justification
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYREGION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ANATLANTA, GA, 30341, USA

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b8be7296e37049beb5aec115691bf486/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking immediate armed guard services in response to the catastrophic tornadoes that struck Tennessee on March 31st and April 1st, 2023. The procurement aims to secure at least eleven federal facilities, including Joint Field Offices and Disaster Recovery Centers, which require a minimum level of security as mandated by DHS guidelines. This urgent need arises from the Federal Protective Service's inability to provide the necessary guard services due to resource constraints, particularly in rural areas where security options are limited. Interested vendors can contact Nicole L. Joseph at nicole.joseph@fema.dhs.gov or by phone at 470-416-9313 for further details on this sole source contract opportunity.

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    Nicole L. Joseph
    (470) 416-9313
    nicole.joseph@fema.dhs.gov
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