36C78625Q50050 l Security Guards l Riverside -- S206

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking unarmed security guard services for the Riverside National Cemetery through solicitation number 36C78625Q50050. The contract requires a minimum of two unarmed guards providing 24/7 coverage, including foot and vehicle patrols, with responsibilities including maintaining security checkpoints, enforcing cemetery policies, monitoring facilities, and responding to emergencies. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, with past performance being the most important factor, followed by technical capability and price, with non-price factors collectively being more significant than price. Key dates for the solicitation include a pre-proposal conference on February 26, 2025, questions due by February 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST, and proposals due March 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST. Offerors must submit guard certifications, supervisor resumes, and past performance references from the last five years.

The solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside with a size standard of $29 million. The base performance period is from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available. The place of performance is located at 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518. While specific award values were not detailed, the contract falls under NAICS category 561612 for Security Guards and Patrol Services, with a PSC category of S206 for Housekeeping-Guard services. A site visit on February 26, 2025, was attended by representatives from at least seven security companies, indicating significant industry interest in the opportunity. The contract requires comprehensive security coverage that includes monitoring the entire Riverside National Cemetery facility, enforcing policies, and maintaining a professional security presence.