S--Guard Services Request for Information
ID: DOIDFBO260019Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f4a13228bacf4da7a8b3ee7134171fd1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the provision of Security Guard Services for its Interior Complex Security Operations (ICSO) office. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights and capabilities from interested parties to enhance competition and improve small business access to acquisition information, with a focus on the draft Statement of Work (SOW) that outlines specific responsibilities such as building monitoring, traffic control, and emergency response. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their organizational information, capabilities, and strategies for mitigating personnel turnover related to parking challenges in Washington, DC, by January 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Jonathan Chisholm at jonathan_chisholm@ibc.doi.gov or Breanne Walters at breanne_walters@ibc.doi.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chisholm, Jonathan
    (000) 000-0000
    jonathan_chisholm@ibc.doi.gov
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    A14_MR_-__SOW_-_Guard_Contract_SOW_Draft_01_02_2026_1.pdf
    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.
    A14_MR_Request_for_Information_1.pdf
    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.
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