Sources_Sought_Notice_1.pdf

Sources Sought for Armed Security Services at Davis and Parker Dams

NAICS and Size Standard: 561612 – Security Guards and Patrol Services, $29M size standard Product Service Code: R430 – Support – Professional: Physical Security and Badging

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS OR BIDS. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Lower Colorado Basin, Lower Colorado Dams Office (LCDO) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing armed security services as described below. This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and shall not be construed as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

The purpose of this announcement is to determine the availability and capability of qualified business concerns, including but not limited to Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Responses received will assist the Government in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy, including the potential for small business set-asides.

Requirement Description

The Bureau of Reclamation requires well-trained, highly capable armed security personnel to support security operations at Davis Dam and Parker Dam.

Davis Dam is a federally owned facility located on the Colorado River approximately two (2) miles north of Bullhead City, Arizona. The performance area encompasses Mohave County, Arizona, and Clark County, Nevada.

Parker Dam is a federally owned facility located on the Colorado River approximately twenty-five (25) miles south of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and fourteen (14) miles north of Parker, Arizona. The performance area encompasses La Paz County, Arizona, and San Bernardino County, California.

The contractor shall provide armed security personnel who will work in close coordination with Reclamation management and local, county, state, Tribal, and Federal law enforcement agencies, as applicable. Contractor personnel shall maintain vigilance in identifying and reporting potential threats to the safety and security of employees, visitors, facilities, and surrounding Reclamation lands.

Assigned personnel shall serve as a visible deterrent to unlawful activities affecting public safety and land management at Davis and Parker Dams. Contractor personnel shall promptly notify and coordinate with the appropriate law enforcement and emergency response agencies to address threats to public safety, unauthorized access, trespassing, vandalism, and other violations occurring on Reclamation lands.

As part of their daily responsibilities, assigned personnel shall engage professionally with members of the public, provide information and assistance as needed, answer questions, and promote a safe and secure environment. All services performed under the contract shall be in strict accordance with the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Licensing Requirements (Mandatory)

Because contract performance will occur across multiple states, the Contractor shall possess and maintain all licenses, permits, and certifications required to legally operate as a private security company in each state where services are performed, including:

• Arizona: Security guard agency license issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).

• Nevada: Security company license issued by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB).

• California: Private Patrol Operator (PPO) license issued by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).

In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that:

• All security personnel possess and maintain the applicable state-issued registrations, licenses, certifications, or credentials required for the state in which they are assigned to work.

• Armed security personnel possess valid firearms permits and successfully meet all applicable state and local firearm qualification, training, and proficiency requirements.

• The Contractor remains fully compliant with all applicable state and local requirements regarding training, background investigations, insurance, licensing, and operational standards throughout the period of performance.

• Any subcontractors utilized under this contract also maintain all required licenses, permits, and certifications applicable to the states in which services are performed.

Interested Parties

Interested parties shall submit a capability statement that includes, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Company Information o Business name and physical address o Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) o Business size classification under the applicable NAICS code o Socioeconomic status, if applicable (e.g., Small Business, Small Disadvantaged

Business (SDB), 8(a), HUBZone, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)).

2. Point of Contact o Name o Title o Telephone number o Email address

3. Licensing Documentation o Evidence of current and valid company licenses required to perform security services in the states of Arizona, Nevada, and California.

o Documentation demonstrating the firm's ability to maintain all required state licensing, registration, and regulatory compliance requirements throughout contract performance.

All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this sources sought with all requested information via e-mail to Kristen Turner, Contract Specialist at Kristen_turner@ios.doi.gov no later than November 5, 2026.

The information provided in this sources sought is the only information the Government has available at this time.

In accordance with RFO FAR 4.203-1 all prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offeror or quotation is submitted for any future solicitation. Lack of registration in the SAM database may make an offeror ineligible for award. Information on SAM registration can be obtained at the following web address:

https://www.sam.gov.

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