Bgndrf security guard

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is seeking unarmed security guard services for the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) located in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The solicitation requires security guards who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, at least 21 years old, with a high school diploma, two years of security experience, and the ability to speak English fluently. Potential contractors must submit a technical proposal limited to 5 pages, detailing their approach to meeting the Statement of Work requirements, including methodology, employee training, quality control, and personnel qualifications. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical approach, past performance, and price to determine the best value contractor. Key deadlines include April 15, 2025, for submitting questions and April 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM MDT for quote submissions.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561612, with a small business size standard of $29.0 Million. The previous incumbent was Devine Professional Consulting Group, who held a contract valued at $60,718.46 for up to 500 as-needed hours and 100 emergency hours over three years. The contract period of performance spans from May 15, 2025, to November 14, 2028, including a base year and two one-year option periods with a 6-month extension. The initial requirement is for a minimum of 10 hours of security guard services per week, with potential expansion to 40 hours per week during construction activities. The price schedule includes pricing for scheduled weekly rounds and as-needed additional hours, with estimated hour allocations increasing from 858 hours in the base year to 1,638 hours in subsequent option years.