Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services throughout North Central/East Texas including Dallas
ID: 70RFP425RFIE70004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSFPS EAST CCG DIV 4 ACQ DIVPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19106, USA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/56c6b20658354f2eb40ffc80da069186/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service (FPS) is seeking qualified contractors to provide Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services throughout North Central/East Texas, including Dallas. The procurement aims to identify small business contractors capable of delivering security services across three categories: Basic Services, Temporary Additional Services, and Emergency Security Services, with an anticipated workload of approximately 423,469.75 hours annually and a staffing requirement of around 250 personnel to cover 137 posts at various federally owned, leased, or occupied facilities. This Sources Sought Notice is part of market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals; interested parties must submit an expression of interest and a capabilities statement by April 16, 2025, to Stacy Powell at stacy.a.powell@fps.dhs.gov or Nikki Finney at Nikki.finney@fps.dhs.gov.

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    RFI - PSO Service - Dallas TX.docx
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service (FPS) issued a Sources Sought Notice for Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services across North Central/East Texas including Dallas. The FPS seeks to identify small business contractors capable of providing PSO services under three categories: Basic Services, Temporary Additional Services, and Emergency Security Services. The expected workload involves approximately 423,469.75 hours yearly with a staffing requirement of around 250 personnel covering 137 posts across various facilities. Interested entities must demonstrate capabilities in managing armed security staff, meeting legal and regulatory requirements, and providing 24/7 security operations. The NAICS code for this project is 561612, pertaining to Security Guards and Patrol Services, with a small business threshold of $29 million. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals but an effort to conduct market research to inform future solicitations. Interested parties must respond by April 16, 2025, by submitting an expression of interest and a capabilities statement detailing their qualifications and experiences. The document outlines specific questions and information requirements to demonstrate the ability to meet the contract's demands, emphasizing that no contract will be awarded from this notice.
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