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IN REVIEWING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COAST GUARD ISLAND CONTRACT, IT APPEARS THAT THEY’RE MAYBE EXCEPTIONS TO THE STANDARD SECURITY RULES WHILE ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. CAN YOU INFORM US IF THERE IS A SECTION IN THE STATE OR FEDERAL RULES THAT ALLOWS SECURITY TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS.

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There are no special laws as it relates to the Contract Guard performing their functions.

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WORK PERFORMANCE STATEMENT, PAGE 9 OF 19. UNDER 6.3: AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION, IT STATES THAT THE, “SECURITY OFFICER IS TO DETAIN A SUSPECT.” ACCORDING TO BUREAU OF SECURITY & INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES (BSIS), IT STATES THAT SECURITY OFFICERS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO ARREST AND NOT DETAIN. HOW SHOULD THIS SITUATION BE HANDLED? AND ALSO 10.7.1: DETENTION ISSUES:

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It is the intent of this contract for the Security Guard to exercise only that authority under California law that is necessary until personnel with the appropriate law enforcement authority make the determination to take further action. Only when necessary, should the contract Security Guard make citizen’s arrest.

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WORK PERFORMANCE STATEMENT, PAGE 10 OF 19. UNDER 7.6: VEHICLE. THIS SECTION INDICATES THAT THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY A VEHICLE, SIMILAR TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. UNDER STATE LAW, SECURITY OFFICERS ARE UNABLE TO EQUIP THEIR VEHICLES WITH SOME OF THE ITEMS REQUESTED ON THE VEHICLE.

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It is under the authority of CA Vehicle Code Section 165 (e) that states “Any vehicle owned or operated by any department or agency of the United States government when the vehicle is used in responding to emergency fire, ambulance, or lifesaving calls or is actively engaged in law enforcement work” may have emergency lights.

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WORK PERFORMANCE STATEMENT, PAGE 11 OF 19. UNDER 7.9: AMMUNITION. IT SPECIFIED THE CALIBER FOR HANDGUNS, IS THERE ANY SPECIFICATION FOR SHOT GUN AND SHOT GUN AMMUNITION?

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Though there is no current specification in the Performance Work Statement; the Coast Guard would prefer the use of Shotgun Slugs.

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SPECIAL EVENTS: ARE THE GUARDS REQUIRED TO BE ARMED?

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Yes

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WORK PERFORMANCE STATEMENT, PAGE 17 OF 19. UNDER 10.2.3: DRUNK OR DRUG IMPAIRED DRIVERS: IS THERE A PERSUIT POLICY FOR VECHILE REFUSING TO STOP?

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If the drunk or impaired driver is leaving Coast Guard Island then we would refer it to and call local authorities. Vehicles shall not be pursued off of the Coast Guard facility.

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ARE TASERS AUTHORIZED TO BE CARRIED BY OFFICERS?

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No.

Q:

The SF 1449 lists the applicable NAICS code as 561612 and the standard size as $11.50 (million). However, the standard size for NAICS code 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services is $17.0 (million). Is the standard size on the SF 1449 an error?

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$11.50 million was entered by system in error. Per SBA website the correct standard is $17.0 million and will be used for this solicitation.

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Page 20 of 36 says that the proposal must be submitted in three (3) parts. Is a separate binder required for each part, or may parts be combined in a single binder if the parts are separated by dividers that clearly identify each part?

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Single Binder is fine as long as each Part is separated.

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Page 21 of 36 asks for contact information for the individual at a firm’s financial institution who is authorized to release information to the Contracting Officer. What questions will be asked of this individual? (Normally the contact for account information is different from the contact for line of credit information.)

A: Provide both; account and line of credit information may be needed if formal Pre-Award Survey is conducted.

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Page 21 of 36 discusses the technical proposal. Is the list of references the only information required in the technical proposal, with the Quality Control/Quality Assurance Plan not required until after contract award?

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Yes, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is attached to solicitation and will be used to monitor contractor performance.

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Page 5 of 19 discusses the “On-Site Supervisor”. Is this person one of the three guards on shift (Main Gate Guard, Security Patrol Officer, or Day Guard/Alarm Monitor) who has been designated by the Contractor as the shift supervisor, or is this an additional person on the shift who is dedicated to serving in a supervisory capacity?

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On-site Supervisor is one of the three guards on shift.

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Page 10 of 19 discusses communications. What are the specifications on the radio transceiver communications equipment and cell phone with walkie-talkie capabilities? Are any particular brands required?

A: No particular brands are required but they must be compatible with current Coast Guard equipment as stated in Section 7.7 of the PWS. The Coast Guard is currently using AT&T service for cell phones and has phones with the Push to Talk feature. The contractor may use any phone or service that is compatible with AT&T’s Push to Talk feature. Contractor will need to purchase commercial grade programmable VHF radios that can be programmed into our frequencies.

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Page 12 of 19 discusses the purchase of gasoline by the Contractor at the Exchange gas station. Specifically how are these purchases transacted? Is a special gas card used?

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Payment may be made by Cash or Major Credit Card. No special gas card is used.

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What is the requirement for providing relief for the guards?

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3 Guards must be on duty 24/7. Individual shifts are determined by the contractor in accordance with industry standards.