St. Marys Falls Canal Armed Security Guard Services
ID: W911XK25RA028Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST DETROITDETROIT, MI, 48226-5000, USA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/936158f87953491994c97149fe8b8d57/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 17, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential contractors capable of providing armed security guard services for the Soo Project Office located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The primary objective is to ensure the safety of government personnel, facilities, and equipment, with contractors required to supply all necessary personnel, equipment, and supervision for effective security operations. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance security through contracted services, emphasizing the importance of reliability and experience in the selection process. Interested firms, including small businesses, must submit their responses, including a completed questionnaire, to Contract Specialist Joseph Orlando at joseph.orlando@usace.army.mil and Contracting Officer Kari Tauriainen at kari.tauriainen@usace.army.mil by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on April 17, 2025.

Point(s) of Contact
JOSEPH ORLANDO
joseph.orlando@usace.army.mil
Kari Tauriainen
Kari.Tauriainen@usace.army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Sources Sought Questionnaire - Soo Security.pdf
Apr 3, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a request for proposal (RFP) aimed at soliciting bids from companies capable of providing 24/7 armed security guard services across various facilities, including critical infrastructure such as power plants, dams, and public events. It specifies the required company information, including socio-economic status under NAICS Code 561612, allowing for categorizations such as small businesses and veteran-owned entities. Key elements of the proposal focus on the firm's operational capacity to deliver uninterrupted security, detailing the ability to manage logistics, staffing, and equipment necessary for effective service delivery under diverse conditions. Companies are also required to present examples of relevant past projects, showcasing their experience in armed security services completed within the previous decade, including contract specifics. This initiative reflects a broader governmental effort to enhance security through contracted services, prioritizing reliability, experience, and socio-economic inclusivity in the selection process.
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