US Marshals Service DC

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency, established in 1789, operating under the Department of Justice. The USMS is responsible for protecting federal judicial officials, managing and selling seized assets from criminal activities, housing and transporting federal prisoners, operating the Witness Security Program, and apprehending federal fugitives. With offices throughout the United States, including its headquarters in Washington, DC, the USMS plays a critical role in supporting the federal judiciary and ensuring the effective operation of the federal justice system.

The USMS recently awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order contract valued at $193,938.62 to GBR Architects LLC for architectural and engineering services. This contract, awarded on September 24, 2024, specifically supports the Public Address and Communications System (PACS) at the Howard T. Markey Building in Washington, D.C. The scope suggests the USMS is investing in infrastructure improvements related to communication systems within this federal building, likely to enhance operational capabilities and security protocols. This contract was not designated under any small business set-aside program, though GBR Architects LLC is classified as a small business.

GBR Architects LLC has established itself as an experienced federal contractor specializing in architecture and engineering services for government facilities. The company maintains multiple indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs) with federal agencies, including a $15 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the General Services Administration and a $333,508.63 single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the Department of Energy. Their portfolio includes facility assessments, design studies, security evaluations, and infrastructure improvement projects across various civilian federal agencies, positioning them well for this USMS contract focused on communication systems infrastructure.