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Questions & Answers for W912QR25QA082 - US Army Corp of Eng Security Services

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1. Unarmed Guard Licensing:

The PWS references a “Kentucky Security Guard License.” Our research indicates that Kentucky does not require a statewide license for unarmed security guards, and Louisville Metro’s licensing requirements primarily apply to armed officers/agencies.

For unarmed guard personnel, what specific license, registration, or credential (if any) is required at time of award and/or at contract start? Is a local business registration or other documentation sufficient, or is there a particular credential you expect for unarmed officers?

Not required if unarmed.

2. Staff Vetting / Tier 3 Investigation:

The PWS requires all contractor guards to have a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 investigation for CAC issuance.

Will the Government accept guards who have a fingerprint check and a Tier 3 investigation initiated (but not yet fully adjudicated) for initial CAC issuance and onboarding, or must the Tier 3 be fully adjudicated prior to start of performance?

Fingerprints submitted and Tier 3 Investigation initiated but not fully adjudicated will be acceptable.

3. Incumbency and Transition:

Is there an incumbent contractor currently providing unarmed guard services at LRL HQ (separate from the building’s Bradford Allen security team)? If so, will there be a transition period or phase-in expectations?

There are two Allied Universal Security Guards at the LG&E Building, BA funds both positions.

LG&E has corporate security personnel but no contracted security guards that I am aware of.

4. Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA):

Please confirm whether there is any CBA in effect for these posts, or if all positions are non-union.

The CBA question would depend on which security guard company wins the bid. Larger security guard companies like Patronus, Allied Universal or Paragon might have a CBA compared to smaller regional security contractors.

5. I was reviewing the Solicitation released for (W912QR25QA082) SECURITY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, LOUISVILLE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS FACILITY on September 12, 2025. I was hoping you might be able to inform me if this is a new effort or if there was a previous contractor that performed these requirements? If the latter, would you be able to inform me of the Contract # used for these services?

This is a brand new effort. No incumbent contractor(s).

The correct due date is 9/26/2025 at 11AM ET. The special instructions page is a typo.

6. Can a company request a deposit on the proposal for services?

USACE does not do deposits.

7. What are the NET billing terms for this contract? we usually operate at a NET15/NET30, thus the deposit inquiry.

NET 30

8. Is there a minimum insurance amount required for the work outside of the minimums noted in (FAR 28.307-2) ? If so, what type and how much?

There should not be anything required outside of the minimum that is noted.

9. Please confirm initial (≤30 days) and annual AT/OPSEC/CUI/IA requirements will be initiated by the USACE or by the contractor?

To ensure the contractor has the training documents required per the ENG FORM 6055 (AT/OPSEC coversheet) the USACE COR should facilitate/provide these training materials to the contractor, at least during the initial contract year, subsequent annual training refreshers should be initiated by the contractor.

COR Expectations:

• Requires POC to coordinate with COR early to insure they understand the AT/OPSEC role in the contract.

• Requires COR to get comfortable with AT/OPSEC Programs to apply the various contract clauses, and to train contractors.

• Provide various sized contractor groups with briefing & collect Training Rosters, signed by each employee.

Maintain all records.

• Oversight and Surveillance of Contracts cannot be haphazard or occasionally done.

• Monitoring Contract Performance in Contracts means compliance to AT/OPSEC mandates.

I was wanting to verify the number of guards you are seeking to be stationed there. The solicitation just requests a minimum of 2, but are they just going to be posted up at the entrance checking people in or are they going to be needing to do patrols as well? Is there just one entrance or is there a second one?

USACE Guards will NOT control access to the facility but rather access to the NORTH elevator bank entrance positioned within the lobby.

One entrance to the elevator bank area for USACE personnel and visitors (NORTH Entrance) and one entrance for other tenants of the building (SOUTH Entrance). Bradford Allen Security Guards will monitor the South Elevator Bank Entrance.

During peak traffic hours 0600-0900 M-F USACE Security Guards will be positioned at POST #1 (North Elevator Bank Entrance at the Joint Security Guard Desk) for security screening duties due to high traffic volume. At a minimum 1 security guard will be positioned at the joint security guard desk in the lobby M-F 0600-1800.

POST #2 will be a roving patrol as needed for all USACE leased space (Basement and other USACE floors) but when required will cover down and assist at POST #1 (i.e., peak traffic hours and other screening duties as assigned).

2 guards M-F 0600-1800.