Request for Information: Minnesota and Wisconsin Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO)
ID: 70RFP425RFIE50001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSFPS EAST CCG DIV 4 ACQ DIVPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19106, USA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/830f0013f1ea485fb3384cf6820acdce/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security is seeking expressions of interest from qualified organizations to provide Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Interested parties must submit capability statements that demonstrate their organizational capacity, experience with large contracts, financial stability, and ability to manage subcontractors, while confirming their small business status under the SBA guidelines. This procurement is critical for ensuring the safety and security of federal properties, and the government aims to assess the market's available service providers through this sources sought notice. Submissions are due by March 4, 2025, and interested respondents should direct inquiries to Clarence C Grimes at clarence.grimes@fps.dhs.gov or Nikki Finney at Nikki.finney@fps.dhs.gov.

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    Attachment 1 Past Project Form.doc
    The document outlines a Past Project Form, which is required from contractors responding to federal government solicitations. This form collects essential information about prior contract work to assess the contractor's qualifications, performance, and experience relevant to protective security services. Key sections include the contractor's name, solicitation number, agency details, contract specifics, financial information, and project dates. It also collects operational metrics such as productive hours worked, roles of protective security officers, whether unarmed officers were used, and the geographical location of the work. Additionally, it inquires about the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) status, contractor capabilities, and any subcontracting arrangements. The form is structured to allow government officials to evaluate a contractor's past performance comprehensively, comparing it directly with the requirements of the current solicitation. It emphasizes the importance of detailing any issues faced during past projects and actions taken to resolve them, thus ensuring contractors demonstrate a record of compliance and effective performance in the security industry. This comprehensive data aims to support informed decision-making in awarding contracts and grants at various governmental levels.
    Expression of Interest Capability Statement.docx
    The document outlines a call for expressions of interest and capability statements from organizations wishing to provide armed guard services under the NAICS code 561612. Interested parties must provide specific organizational details, confirm small business status, and indicate potential categories such as small disadvantaged or woman-owned. The submission should address the organization's capacity to manage large contracts, experience with collective bargaining and unions, financial capability to sustain operations prior to payment, and ability to manage subcontractors effectively. Additional information is requested on previous project experience, especially in coordinating urgent requirements. The deadline for submission is March 4, 2025, and potential respondents are advised not to include classified or proprietary information. This document serves as a sourcing notice and not a solicitation, indicating the government's effort to assess available service providers within the market.
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