Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services for Los Angeles California and surrounding areas

The Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Services intends to solicit Armed Protective Security Officer services for Los Angeles, California and surrounding areas, with industry expression-of-interest submissions due June 8, 2026, and formal RFP release anticipated on or around October 1, 2026. No set-aside applies. The requirement will be structured as an IDIQ contract with a five-year period of performance from October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2032.

FPS requires approximately 993,378 productive recurring hours annually, with roughly 2 percent anticipated as Temporary Additional Service hours and an annual available total of 2,000 Emergency Security Services hours. Offerors must provide all management, supervision, manpower, training, equipment, supplies, licenses, clearances, permits, certificates, insurance, pre-employment screenings, and reports in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Prospective contractors must demonstrate prior experience performing armed guard services at the required magnitude and hold current active licenses and permits to perform armed guard services in California. Respondents must confirm ability to obtain or currently possess a Secret-level facility clearance and document financial capability to assume contract responsibilities and sustain operations for at least 150 days post-award before payment. Prior work performed for FPS within the last five years should be identified. NAICS code is 561612 (Guard Services). Interested parties submit expressions of interest and capability statements via email to Rachel.D.Kalac@fps.dhs.gov by June 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. This sources sought notice does not constitute a commitment or solicitation; cost or pricing information should not be submitted.