RFI 15M10522QA32CSO8A.pdf

Request for Information

Court Security Officer 8(a)

15M10522QA32CSO8A

This Request for Information (RFI) is for Market Research and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is NOT a Request for

Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or an announcement of a solicitation. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The purpose of this document is to identify potential sources, conduct market research, and develop a complete requirement. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the Government's use of such information.

Submittals will not be returned to the sender.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to determine interest in participation and the availability of potential business that can provide services for the United States Marshals

Service (USMS). The information from this market research will help the USMS with their acquisition strategy. Firms are strongly encouraged to provide comments, questions and suggestions relative to the project scope. Any input that business or interested parties would like to provide will be reviewed and considered.

Scope and Background:

The Court Security Officer Program is managed by the Judicial Security Division within the

United States Marshals Service (USMS). The Office of Court Security (OCS) is responsible for managing and developing an effective nationwide physical security program for federal judiciary court facilities. OCS oversees security services performed by more than 5,700 contracted Court

Security Officers (CSO), filling over 4,500 authorized full-time and shared positions within all

United States Circuits and districts. CSOs safeguard approximately 430 court facilities throughout the nation. The OCS is comprised of three branches: Applications and Qualifications

Branch (AQB); Judicial Security Inspector Field Support Branch (JFSB); and Training and

Compliance Branch (TCB). Each branch performs an integral part of the program’s operations, ensuring that individuals performing as CSOs are suitable and fit to protect the nation’s courts.

See Attachment 1, Draft SOW. The Contractor shall provide personnel qualified to perform duties and responsibilities set forth in the SOW. See Attachment 2, Technical Questions.

Instructions:

After reviewing the Statement of Work and Technical Questions contained herein, interested parties shall submit a capability statement in Microsoft Word or PDF Format in response to this

RFI by e-mail no later than 4:00 pm, EST, Thursday, September 15, 2022 to

Christopher.cook4@usdoj.gov and OSC.PROCUREMENTS@USDOJ.GOV titled “[Company

Name] CSO 8(a) 15M10522QA32CSO8A”. All information provided to the Government must be UNCLASSIFIED material only. Any company proprietary information must be marked as mailto:Christopher.cook4@usdoj.gov mailto:OSC.PROCUREMENTS@USDOJ.GOV

Request for Information

Court Security Officer 8(a)

15M10522QA32CSO8A

such. Capability Statements shall not exceed ten (10) double-sided 8 ½ x 11 pages, with one inch margins, and not exceed 12pt Times New Roman font. In addition to addressing each of the questions contained herein, respondents should include as part of their submission:

1. COMPANY INFORMATION: Company name, address, phone number, a point of contact with email address; Unique Entity Identifier (UEI); NACIS codes; and small business status, if applicable, including status as, 8(a) business.

If applicable, provide a list of all relevant Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts and

Federal Supply Schedule contracts your firm previously held and/or currently holds. Please include the contract number, SIN, and expiration date for each.

2. PAST PERFORMANCE SUMMARY: Respondents may submit a summary of recent and relevant past performance supporting their stated capabilities to successfully perform an effort of this size and scope. Include Contracting Activities/Agencies, Contract Numbers, Contract Value, Contract Period of Performance, Scope of equipment and services provided during the period of performance, and a Point of Contact at the Contracting Activity who can verify the information provided.

Attachments:

Attachment 1: Draft Statement of Work

Attachment 2: Technical Questions