Court Security Officer Services - 8(a) Set-Aside

Request for Proposal (RFP) DJM-17-A32-R-0001 for Court Security Officer Services for the physical security of federal judiciary court facilities in the Central District of Illinois in the 7th Federal Judicial Circuit and the Northern District of Florida in the 11th Federal Judicial Circuit.

The release date of the solicitation is 03/30/2017. Questions are due by 04/11/2017 no later than 6:00PM EST to osc.procurements@usdoj.gov. Due date for the proposals has been extended to 05/03/2017 at 10:00AM EST.

The USMS issues this solicitation pursuant to FAR 6.204 - Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources - Section 8(a) Competition. As such, competition is limited to eligible 8(a) participants pursuant to FAR 19.8 - Contracting with the Small Business Administration (The 8(a) Program). These services are being procured under FAR Part 15. The Statement of Work (SOW) is a design/detailed specification. The Contract shall ensure all duties required of a Court Security Officer (CSO) shall be performed within the scope of the contract and as required by the SOW. CSOs are deputized as Special Deputy U.S. Marshals while on duty at their given worksites are authorized to carry firearms and detain individuals until relief is provided by a USMS official or another law enforcement officer.

The contractor shall provide: all necessary physical security personnel, management, supervision, equipment, materials, supplies (except as otherwise provided by the Government); administrative support to include, office facilities, office equipment, contractor provided and hosted online automated and integrated Daily Time and Attendance System, Quality Assurance Program, a variety of reports, accurate record keeping, administrative materials and supplies, and transportation; and, training and qualifications to include weapons training and qualifications, In-District Phase I Orientation, Phase II Orientation (provided by the Government), Annual Training, and On-the-Job Training. Training shall be supported by multiple delivery methods including a contractor provided and hosted on-line Learning Management System, written training plans, written lesson plans, and instructor-led training by qualified trainers and instructors.

The contractor shall provide at a minimum, fully vetted and qualified Court Security Officer candidates that have successfully completed federal, state, county, municipal or military law enforcement academy training; that have a minimum of three (3) calendar years' of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or its military equivalency with general arrest authority. All three (3) years of general arrest authority shall have occurred within the last seven (7) years. Each candidate must undergo and pass suitability and background investigation requirements and meet medical standards and physical fitness requirements. The contract is subject to FAR Clause 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers.

The Government intends to award a separate contract for each Judicial District. The resulting contracts will be Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ), Time & Materials (T&M)/Labor Hour (LH) contracts with fixed priced CLINS. The term of the contract will include a one-year base period and four one-year options. All options will be evaluated for award purposes. To be considered for award: the offeror shall submit a proposal for all sites within each District for which a proposal is prepared; meet the Special Standards of Responsibility's Acceptable Financial Capability/Condition and Capability requirements; and meet and maintain all 8(a) business development program requirements as an accepted participant.


The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561612.

Services are anticipated to commence on or about 10/01/2017.