AOUSC Court Security Officers Staffing Analysis
ID: AO-RFI-26-0001Type: Sources Sought
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE US COURTSADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE US COURTSAOUSC-PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20002, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SECURITY (PHYSICAL/PERSONAL) (B546)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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    The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AOUSC) is seeking vendors to conduct a staffing analysis for its Court Security Officers (CSO) program, which is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of the Federal Judiciary across approximately 420 courthouses. The selected vendor will assess the current staffing posture, review job tasks, and develop new program standards and processes that align with the evolving needs of judicial security. This opportunity is significant as it involves oversight of over 6,000 armed contract guards who serve as the first line of defense for the judiciary. Interested vendors must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by January 30th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions due by January 22nd. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Anita Middleton at Anita_Middleton@ao.uscourts.gov or Scott Jackson at scott_jackson@ao.uscourts.gov.

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