PSO NE JA FY25-087.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document details a sole-source contract extension for Protective Security Officer (PSO) services by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service (FPS). The extension is for Paragon Systems, Inc. to continue providing armed PSO services at federal facilities throughout the New England territory (Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont) from April 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025, for up to four months. The contract extension, valued at an undisclosed amount, will allow for a seamless transition while FPS completes the competitive follow-on task order procurement process.

The justification emphasizes the critical nature of uninterrupted security services at federal facilities, citing the need to protect government personnel, visitors, and assets against potential threats like terrorist attacks, workplace violence, and suspicious activities. The extension is based on Paragon Systems' satisfactory current performance, the urgency of maintaining security continuity, and the lack of alternative contractors who can immediately provide these specialized services. The hourly rate for PSO services will be modified under the contract extension, with increases attributed to uniform refresh and licensing updates, and the rate is deemed fair and reasonable based on comparison with historical pricing from similar contracts.