36C78626Q50126 Unarmed Security Bakersfield NC -- S206

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration seeks unarmed security guard patrols for Bakersfield National Cemetery in Arvin, California, with proposals due June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. The procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to SDVOSB firms.

A mandatory vendor site visit is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST, with attendance notification required by June 9 at 3:00 PM CST. Amendment 0002, effective June 16, 2026, addresses questions raised during the site visit and is available as an attachment; offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment or risk offer rejection. All written questions are due June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

Place of performance is 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203. The NAICS code is 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services, with a small business size standard of $29 million. The PSC code is S206, Housekeeping–Guard.

The contract is firm-fixed-price with a base year of August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, plus four optional one-year extension periods through July 31, 2031. Security coverage operates Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM (16 hours daily), full 24-hour coverage weekends and federal holidays, and during designated ceremonies including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Wreaths Across America. All security personnel must hold current California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services registration, pass background checks, be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work, be at least 21 years old, and maintain valid driver's licenses. Key personnel include a Program Manager available 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays and an On-Site Supervisor with minimum four years' experience supervising physical security and patrol guards. The contractor must furnish all personnel, uniforms, vehicles with GPS tracking systems, communication equipment, and quality control procedures, submitting a Quality Control Plan within ten days of award. Service Contract Labor Standards apply under wage determination 2015-5603 for California counties of Kern, with prevailing wage rates ranging from $16.07 to $64.41 per hour depending on occupation and experience level, plus fringe benefits including health and welfare, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Evaluation uses three factors: Past Performance (minimum two relevant contracts completed within the last three years, with Federal Government contracts evaluated more favorably), Technical Capability (proposed performance schedule, materials and uniforms with photos, equipment list with patrol vehicle photos, quality control plan, and technical personnel qualifications), and Price (analyzed for fairness and reasonableness). Offerors must submit a signed SF 1449, VA form VAAR 852.219-75, at least two completed Past Performance Questionnaires, and responses to all evaluation factors. Pricing must remain firm for 60 calendar days from the solicitation closing date. The government reserves the right to verify all statements and representations, contact references beyond those provided, and award partial quantities.