McNary Lock & Dam Armed Guards Services
ID: W912EF25RSS11Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking qualified contractors to provide armed guard services for the McNary Lock and Dam located in Umatilla, Oregon. The procurement involves a firm fixed-price contract that includes one base year and four optional years, requiring contractors to deliver comprehensive security staffing, including access control and physical security monitoring, while adhering to federal and state laws. This initiative is crucial for enhancing security at critical infrastructure, ensuring that guards are properly licensed, trained in incident response and weapon handling, and maintain high standards of conduct. Interested parties can contact Mary Seiner at mary.l.seiner@usace.army.mil or Brooke Moore at brooke.n.moore@usace.army.mil for further details, with the expectation of rigorous performance evaluation criteria to ensure accountability throughout the contract duration.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks armed security guard services for the McNary Lock and Dam in Umatilla, Oregon, through a firm fixed-price contract including one base year and four optional years. Contractors must provide comprehensive security staffing, fulfilling various responsibilities such as access control and physical security monitoring. Key requirements include compliance with federal and state laws, employee background checks, and comprehensive safety training for guards. Contractors must maintain a high standard of conduct, ensure effective communication, and comply with security protocols. Guards will operate 24/7, with specified shift structures and mandatory rest periods. Each security guard must possess proper licensing and receive specific training, including incident response and weapon handling. The performance objectives focus on preventing unauthorized access, conducting security inspections, and providing assistance to stakeholders. The document outlines the contractor's expected deliverables, including daily logs and incident reports, and establishes performance evaluation criteria to ensure accountability. This contract reflects the government's effort to fortify security at critical infrastructure while ensuring contractors meet rigorous operational and safety standards.
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