36C78626Q50073 -- S206

Amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C78626Q50073, issued by the National Cemetery Administration, extends the due date for quotes for unarmed security guard patrols at Mare Island National Cemetery. The original solicitation, dated March 10, 2026, is now amended to extend the closing date and time for offers to April 3, 2026, at 15:00 PT US/Pacific. This extension is granted to allow time for answers to vendor questions, which will be published via a subsequent amendment. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C78626Q50073, issued by the National Cemetery Administration, extends the due date for quotes for "Unarmed Security Guard Patrols for Mare Island National Cemetery" to April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT. This extension allows time for answers to vendor questions, which will be provided in a subsequent amendment. The original solicitation date was March 10, 2026, and the amendment's effective date is March 24, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is soliciting proposals for unarmed security guard services at Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California. The contract, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, is a firm-fixed-price agreement for a base year and four option years, running from May 2026 to May 2031. The contractor will provide personnel, equipment, and supervision for patrols, incident response, property surveillance, and access control during evenings, weekends, and federal holidays. Key requirements include compliance with state security guard licensing, background checks, and adherence to VA and NCA regulations. The solicitation emphasizes maintaining a professional demeanor appropriate for a national cemetery. Deliverables include a quality control plan, special qualifications statements, daily activity logs, and incident reports. The solicitation details performance objectives, surveillance methods, and contract clauses, including those related to small business utilization and electronic payment submissions.

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA). The contract is for non-personal services, requiring the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, and supervision for security operations. The primary objectives are to ensure the safety of visitors, staff, and property, prevent unauthorized activities, support cemetery events, and respond to incidents, all while maintaining the dignity and solemnity of the national cemetery. Services include patrols, incident reporting, and access control, provided during evenings and on federal holidays. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type with a one-year base period and four one-year options. Key requirements include a quality control program, specific personnel qualifications (e.g., California BSIS registration, background checks, minimum age of 21), and compliance with VA and NCA directives.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is a standardized government form used to evaluate contractor performance for federal RFPs, grants, and state/local RFPs. It gathers comprehensive information about a contractor's past projects, including contract details, work performed as prime or subcontractor, contract type, and financial data. The form includes a detailed client evaluation section covering quality, schedule, customer satisfaction, management, personnel, cost/financial management, safety, and general compliance. Performance is rated using adjective definitions (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable), guiding clients to assess specific aspects of the contractor's work. The PPQ also requires explanations for differences in contract pricing and completion dates, a project description, and a narrative on strengths, weaknesses, or deficiencies to aid in evaluating performance risk.

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This document outlines instructions and evaluation criteria for a competitive solicitation to award a single contract based on best value to the Government. Proposals must be complete, compliant with solicitation requirements, and submitted by March 27, 2026, 5 PM PST. Key submission items include a signed 1449, acknowledgment of amendments, requested non-price and price information, a signed VAAR 852.219-75, and at least two Past Performance Questionnaires. Evaluation factors are Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Price. A mandatory vendor site visit is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 9:30 AM PST, at Mare Island Naval Cemetery. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by March 20, 2026, 5 PM PST, to Ralph.Crum@va.gov. A post-award/pre-performance conference will be held.