US Marshals Service VI

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) for the Virgin Islands (VI) is a civilian law enforcement agency operating under the Department of Justice. As the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency, the USMS is responsible for providing security in federal courts, transporting federal prisoners, protecting federal witnesses, apprehending federal fugitives, and managing seized assets. The USMS VI specifically serves the U.S. Virgin Islands territory, ensuring federal judicial security, prisoner handling, and asset management in this jurisdiction.

The USMS VI has awarded multiple contracts for FY2025 District Guard Support Services, all starting on October 1, 2024, with completion dates of September 30, 2025. These labor hours purchase orders, ranging from $15,000 to $25,410 each, were awarded to contractors for guarding and processing federal prisoners in cellblocks, courtrooms, and during transport, as well as guarding federal, seized, or forfeited property. These contracts appear to support the USMS's Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) program and are critical to maintaining security operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands district. None of these guard service contracts were designated as set-asides for any particular business category, indicating open competition for these security service requirements.

The USMS VI has also procured specialized equipment to support its law enforcement mission. In September 2024, the agency awarded a $1,663.33 firm-fixed-price purchase order to Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc. for a Safety Equipment Active Shooter Response Kit, with delivery expected by December 16, 2024. Additionally, the USMS awarded a $31,802.32 delivery order under a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract to Reconrobotics, Inc. for surveillance equipment, including throwable robots, controllers, and accessories. These equipment purchases demonstrate the USMS's investment in tactical and safety gear to enhance its operational capabilities in high-risk situations and surveillance activities, supporting the agency's core law enforcement and security functions in the Virgin Islands.