Unarmed Security Guard Services-Pine Ridge Agency

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 140A0126Q0018, changing key dates and details for Unarmed Security Guard Services. The amendment revises the Period of Performance to begin on March 1, 2026, and extend through February 28, 2027, with an option year extending to February 29, 2028. It sets the due date for questions from potential offerors as January 30, 2026, and the due date for quotes as February 13, 2026. The document outlines methods for offerors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment, emphasizing that failure to do so by the specified time may result in the rejection of their offer. It also includes standard government contract modification clauses, reinforcing that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This government solicitation, 140A0126Q0018, is a request for quotes for unarmed security guard services for the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Pine Ridge Agency in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under NAICS code 561612, with a $29M small business size standard. The contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) with an anticipated base year performance from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, and one option year. The document outlines general requirements, line items, and comprehensive terms and conditions, including various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses, custom clauses for electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and a notification of contract expiration. Offerors must complete specific blocks on the Standard Form 1449 and adhere to strict submission guidelines, with evaluation based on the Lowest Price-Technically Acceptable method.

The "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" is a self-certification document required for offerors seeking contracts under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). This form ensures that businesses meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as outlined in DIAR Part 1480. Eligibility must be maintained when an offer is made, at contract award, and throughout the contract term. Contracting Officers can request additional documentation at any point. The document warns against submitting false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false representations and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims during contract performance. Offerors must provide their federally recognized tribal entity name, the name of the 51% or greater IEE firm owner, legal business name, UEI, and certifying signature and printed name to represent their IEE status.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Pine Ridge Agency requires unarmed security guard services for its facilities in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The contractor will provide two uniformed, equipped, and trained security guards for a 12-month period, with an option to extend for an additional year, not exceeding a total of two years. Services will be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Key duties include screening visitors, protecting government property, responding to security incidents (detaining but not arresting individuals), monitoring systems, and conducting patrols. Guards are unauthorized to carry firearms but may use non-lethal force. Personnel must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, meet experience and physical requirements, and pass background investigations. Comprehensive training, including human interaction, defensive tactics, and emergency response, is mandatory. The contractor must also maintain specific insurance coverage and provide monthly reports.

This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5377 Revision No. 30, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations in specified counties of South Dakota. It covers administrative, automotive, food service, health, technical, and other roles, detailing hourly rates and benefits like health & welfare, vacation, and holidays. The document also includes important notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, pertaining to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors. Special provisions are made for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers, along with information on hazardous duty pay differentials and uniform allowances. Procedures for conforming unlisted occupations and wage rates are also provided, emphasizing compliance with the Service Contract Act.