The federal contract IDV award is for Protective Security Officer (PSO) services at the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) located in Ft. Detrick, Maryland. The prime contractor is The Whitestone Group, Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This is a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service, valued at over $37.5 million with a completion date of May 31, 2029.
The initial task order under this IDIQ contract has a ceiling value of $2,007,147.27 and a period of performance through September 30, 2024. The contract was awarded by the Office of Procurement Operations, a civilian agency within the federal government. This requirement was set aside for small businesses, and the solicitation documents indicate that the source selection process will be based on best value, with technical and non-price factors being more important than price.