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.