Security Escorts at Vandenberg SFB, CA
ID: FA461026Q0004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PHYSICAL SECURITY AND BADGING (R430)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting bids for a contract to provide security escorts at Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB) in California. The contract requires the provision of unarmed, Top Secret/SCI-cleared security escorts to assist contractors in the installation of communication cabling and network components within a Restricted Area, specifically at Building 10577 SCIF. This non-personal services contract is a total small business set-aside, covering approximately 4,400 hours of service from January 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, with proposals due by 11:00 AM Pacific Time on December 18, 2025. Interested parties should submit both a price quote and a technical quote, and can direct inquiries to Scott Yeaple at scott.yeaple@spaceforce.mil or Vince Mills at vincente.mills.2@spaceforce.mil.

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    This government solicitation, FA461026Q0003, outlines a firm-fixed-price contract for non-personal security escort services at Vandenberg SFB, CA. The contractor will provide TS/SCI cleared, unarmed security escorts for general contractors working in Restricted Areas, specifically the SLD 30 B10577 SCIF, to facilitate the installation of comm cabling and network components. The contract covers 4,400 hours of service from January 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027. Key requirements include compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, such as electronic payment submission via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), anti-terrorism awareness training, safeguarding covered defense information, and specific small business, labor, and environmental regulations. The document also details administrative data, inspection/acceptance locations, and the appointment of an ombudsman for conflict resolution, emphasizing strict adherence to government and Air Force health, safety, and security protocols.
    This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for providing security escort services at Building 10577, Vandenberg SFB, CA. The contractor will provide unarmed, Top Secret/SCI-cleared security escorts for DH Technologies, Inc. personnel installing IT components within SCIF Restricted Areas. The work is estimated to be 4,400 hours over 58 weeks, from January 2026 to July 2027, primarily Monday through Friday, 07:30 AM to 4:30 PM PST. Key requirements include compliance with Air Force Instructions, obtaining necessary security clearances and badges for personnel, and ensuring escorts are fluent in English. The contractor must designate a Project Manager and Security Manager, attend post-award meetings, and submit bi-monthly labor data and monthly invoices electronically.
    This government file, Wage Determination No.: 2015-5647 Revision No.: 25, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Santa Barbara County, California, effective July 8, 2025. It details compliance requirements under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, specifying minimum hourly wages of $17.75 and $13.30, respectively, depending on the contract award date. The document lists numerous occupations with their corresponding hourly wage rates across various sectors, including administrative, automotive, healthcare, and technical roles. It also mandates fringe benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and twelve paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees, air traffic controllers, and hazardous pay differentials. The conformance process for unlisted occupations is thoroughly explained, requiring contractors to propose classifications and wage rates for approval by the Wage and Hour Division.
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    The Space Force is soliciting bids for security escorts at B10577, designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 561612. Responses are due by 11:00 AM Pacific Time on December 18, 2025, with questions due by December 12, 2025. Bidders must submit a price quote and a technical quote, limited to 20 pages, demonstrating the ability to provide at least two TS/SCI cleared escorts by January 12, 2026. Award will be based on Best Value, considering price and technical acceptability, with a preference for the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. The government reserves the right to award without discussions and will verify SAM registration and contractor responsibility.
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