S--Guard Services Request for Information

The Department of the Interior (DOI) is soliciting proposals for Contract Security Guard Services at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) – Interior Complex Security Operations (ICSO) office. The contractor will provide management, supervision, labor, training, equipment, licenses, certifications, permits, insurance, pre-employment screenings, reports, and supplies for building monitoring and security services. Key responsibilities include operating entry/exit posts, conducting roving patrols, traffic control, key management, monitoring electronic security and fire systems, enforcing building rules, handling lost and found, maintaining public order, preventing unauthorized access, reporting hazardous conditions, assisting with injuries/illnesses, flying flags, preparing reports, managing civil disturbances, and operating screening equipment. The contract details specific work schedules, limitations on labor hours, requirements for relief officers, and procedures for temporary additional services (TAS). Rigorous reporting requirements, including GSA Form 139 for time and attendance, and a contract requirements tracking system are mandated. Deliverables include personnel information, security clearances, monthly reports on various operational aspects, and weekly work schedules. Special contract requirements cover a kick-off meeting, a 30-day transition period, and the contractor’s obligation to obtain all required licenses, permits, and maintain comprehensive personnel files. Uniformed guards must possess a GSA-equivalent certification card, and strict restrictions on personal conduct and use of government property are enforced. The contract also outlines procedures for executive closings and details qualifications and duties for key personnel like the Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, and Supervisors. All contract employees are subject to initial and recurring drug screenings, with specific cutoff levels and methodologies conforming to SAMHSA guidelines. The government will furnish certain equipment and office space, while the contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining firearms, ammunition, ballistic vests, and uniforms, with strict accountability measures.

The Department of the Interior Business Center has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes, specifically to identify potential sources for Security Guards and Patrol Services (NAICS 561612). This RFI is not a solicitation but a market research tool to improve small business access to acquisition information and enhance competition. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit responses via email by January 12, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses should include organizational information, proposed NAICS/PSC codes, capabilities related to the draft Statement of Work (SOW), strategies to mitigate personnel turnover due to parking challenges in Washington, DC, and any relevant government contract vehicles. The attached SOW is a draft, and requirements are subject to change. The government will not pay for information submitted.