Armed Guard Services for northern New Jersey

Solicitation Number:
HSHQE2-13-R-00002

Notice Type:
Sources Sought

The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced, and interested potential small business sources capable of providing Protective Service Officers (PSO) services in northern New Jersey. A PSO is the equivalent of an Armed Guard II as set forth in the DOL Directory of Occupations. The information requested by this Sources Sought may be used within the FPS to facilitate acquisition planning and will not be disclosed outside of the Government.
The Contractor will be required to provide and maintain all management, supervision, manpower, training, equipment, supplies, licenses, permits, certificates, insurance, pre-employment screenings, reports, files and any other resources necessary to accomplish the security services. PSOs will be required to be armed and some posts may require screening of visitors using x-rays/magnetometers. All personnel supporting the contract will be required to meet FPS training, certification, and suitability standards. A top secret clearance is desired
The training requirements to be provided by the contractor for all PSOs working under this effort can be broken down into four categories:
One Time Only Training
40-hour Basic Training
Initial Weapons Training
Orientation Training
Supervisor Training
Annual Training
AED
CPR
Less-Than-Lethal Weapons (i.e. Baton/OC Spray)
Semi-Annual Training
Weapons
Every Three Years Training
First-Aid
Refresher Training
This acquisition is for a maximum of 225,000 hours of armed guard service per year. Currently, there are an estimated 100 guards protecting approximately 77 posts at about 28 buildings. The estimated annual value of this contract is between $5M and $10M.
For purposes of the Sources Sought, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561612 and the small business size standard is $19 million. If you believe your firm is capable of providing the requirements described in this Sources Sought, please provide capability information using the attached sources sought questionnaire in excel format via email to Joanne Mull, Joanne.Mull@dhs.gov, by February 19, 2012 at 1400 EST. In the subject line of your e-mail response, please provide your firm name and the solicitation number (HSHQE2-13-R-00002). The Government requests that you do NOT submit any other company promotional or informational material.
This Sources Sought Notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal, a Request for Quotation, or an Invitation for Bids. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract for the items contained in the Sources Sought. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this Sources Sought, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THEREFORE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for the future acquisition.