Level II Armed Security Guard
ID: 70FBR423Q00000080Type: Justification
AwardedJan 20, 2023
Award #:70FBR423P00000061
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9d06e85a38c41b2855ea13704f9a3f2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking to procure Level II Armed Security Guard services for Disaster Recovery (DR 4684-AL). This procurement aims to ensure the safety and security of facilities and personnel during emergency preparedness operations. The provision of armed security services is critical for maintaining a secure environment in disaster response scenarios. Interested vendors can reach out to Nicole L. Joseph at nicole.joseph@fema.dhs.gov or call 470-416-9313 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nicole L. Joseph
    (470) 416-9313
    nicole.joseph@fema.dhs.gov
    Files
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    J-A DR 4684-AL.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security's FEMA Region IV plans to procure Level II armed security guard services on a sole source basis from Workable Solutions Investigative & Protective Services, LLC due to the urgent need following the tornadoes and flooding in Alabama, necessitating immediate security at federal facilities. The contract will be for one month at a total value of $372,600, justified under unusual and compelling urgency provisions of the FAR, as competition could jeopardize safety and security. Market research indicates a lack of sufficient time to solicit other sources, although plans for a longer-term Blanket Purchase Agreement are underway.
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