AAO security guard services

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a security guard services contract for its Albuquerque Area Office (AAO) located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The procurement will provide one security guard to cover facility protection services Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with potential weekend and holiday coverage. The selected guard must be a U.S. citizen over 21 years old, possess a high school diploma, hold a Level 3 Security Guard Registration from New Mexico, and have at least one year of relevant security experience. Interested small businesses are required to submit capability statements, socioeconomic certifications, Unique Entity ID, and point of contact information via email to Tina Villegas by April 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM MDT. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to meet the comprehensive facility protection requirements, including monitoring parking lots, patrolling facility perimeters, managing visitor access, and maintaining professional security logs.

The contract is currently not set aside for any specific small business category, with the final set-aside to be determined based on responses to this Sources Sought Notice. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 561612 with a small business size standard of $29.0 million. The anticipated contract duration is approximately five years, with the facility having previously contracted similar services since 2003. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be responsible for providing an armed guard who can wear a clean uniform, carry required equipment like a digital camera and two-way radio, and maintain professional conduct. The solicitation number is 140R4025Q0051, and the contract will involve post-award orientation, monthly supervision visits, and ongoing quality assurance surveillance to ensure compliance with performance standards.