US Marshals Service DE

The Department of Justice US Marshals Service (USMS) in Delaware functions as the enforcement arm of the federal courts within the state. Operating under the Department of Justice, the USMS is responsible for protecting federal judicial officials, apprehending federal fugitives, managing and disposing of seized assets, housing and transporting federal prisoners, and operating the Witness Security Program. The Delaware district office carries out these federal law enforcement responsibilities throughout the state, working in conjunction with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to uphold the federal justice system.

The USMS Delaware district recently awarded a $17,500 purchase order (15M10224PA47S0494) for FY2025 District Guard Support Services. This labor hours contract, awarded on October 1, 2024, engages Domestic Awardees to provide security guard services focusing on guarding and processing federal prisoners in cellblocks, courtrooms, and during transport. The contract scope also includes guarding federal, seized, or forfeited property, aligning with the USMS's core responsibilities for prisoner handling and asset management.

The contractor, Domestic Awardees, brings experience from other federal contracting work, notably a $296,600 Indefinite Delivery Contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Their broader federal contracting portfolio includes providing professional services such as security, language instruction, expert advisory services, and program management support across various domains including humanitarian assistance and constitutional law. Their selection for this purchase order suggests the USMS Delaware district leverages experienced contractors for its critical security support functions, even for relatively modest contract values.