Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Armed Guard Services at Frances Perkins Building

The Department of Labor's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for Armed Guard Services at the Frances Perkins Building. The notice indicates the department plans to award a Firm Fixed Price GSA Task Order directly to Diversified Protection Corporation (DPC) located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This sole source contract will be executed under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C), which allows for a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order. The contract falls under NAICS Code 561612 with a size standard of $29,000,000, and specifically relates to security services for the department's Security Center. The proposed contract will utilize armed security officers who are trained and certified to Department of Homeland Security protective security officer standards.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to award a contract for comprehensive armed guard services, including management and supervision of security staff, access control, security inspections, patrolling, alarm monitoring, and command center operations. The Period of Performance will consist of a 3-month base period with three additional 3-month option periods, commencing on 12/28/24. Interested parties are permitted to submit a capabilities statement no later than December 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST to the designated Contracting Officer, Emily Bear. However, the notice explicitly states this is not a competitive solicitation, and no competitive quotes will be accepted. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the non-competitive award to DPC. Potential contractors should note that phone calls regarding this notice will not be accepted, and all communications must be submitted in writing via the provided email address.