R430--Armed Guard Services

VA Maryland Healthcare is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess capabilities to provide the services described in the Statement of Work below.

As permitted by the FAR Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for the informational and planning purposes. Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy.

Response is strictly voluntary it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitation posted as a result of this sources sought notice.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the sources sought.

This service will be implemented using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 561612.

If a small business is interested in this procurement, they must provide at least 51 percent of the services rendered.

NOTES

All Capability Statements/Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted via email only to tracy.dotson@va.gov. Telephone, Fax, or any other form of communication inquiries will not be reviewed or accepted. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than June 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). This Sources Sought Notice may or may not assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it may or may not be announced at a later date, and all interested parties shall respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this Sources Sought Notice.

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked a proprietary will be handled accordingly in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), RFIs may be used when the Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, other market information, or capabilities for planning purposes. Responses to these notices are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses incurred associated with responding to this RFI.

INTERESTED & CAPABLE RESPONSES

NCO 5 is seeking responses from businesses that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, rights, and capabilities necessary to provide these services. Please respond with your:

Business name (including Unique Entity ID (SAM.gov), business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), person of contact (including telephone number & email address).

Capability statement

GSA Contract number, if applicable, to include NAICS

Brief summary of categories of professional services that your company can provide.

Applicable Certification(s)/Licenses

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) OR STATEMENT OF WORK

REFERENCE: VA Maryland Health Care System

PURPOSE: Provide uniformed Armed Guard to transport Agent Cashier (Government employee) from VA Medical Center, 10 North Greene St., Baltimore, Md. to 3900 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, Md. Additional trips will be required at least one time per week to take Agent Cashier from the VA Medical Center, 10 North Greene St., Baltimore, Md. to M&T Bank, 329 W. Baltimore, MD

REQUIREMENTS: VA has a requirement for contractor support services to provide security transportation. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, manpower, material, supplies, clothing, and equipment necessary to accomplish the services identified within the statement of work. During the term of this contract for the security transportation services required for the VA may change locations to pick up sites; therefore, the requirement for services may increase or decrease through the addition or deletion of VA sites and locations. The Contractor shall be required to employ personnel who are qualified to legally carry weapons and who can pass a background investigation.

STANDARDS: Provide uniformed Armed Guard to transport Agent Cashier (Government employee) from VA Medical Center, 10 North Greene St., Baltimore, Md. to 3900 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, Md. every Tuesday @ 10am. Additional trips will be required at least one time per week to take Agent Cashier from the VA Medical Center, 10 North Greene St., Baltimore, Md. to M&T Bank, 329 W. Baltimore, MD. This may be required more than once during the week. Agent Cashier will provide 24-hour notice to schedule the trip. This purchase order covers the period of 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026, plus (4) 1-year option periods. Vendor is required to provide the gas for the vehicle, tolls and uniforms and parking fees. Schedule is as follows:

From: VA Medical Center

10 North Greene St

Baltimore, MD. 21201

Pick up schedule

Monday @ 10 am

From: VA Medical Center

10 North Greene Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Pick up schedule

Weekly- varies on day

To: Loch Raven VA Community Living & Rehabilitation Center

3900 Loch Raven Boulevard

Baltimore, MD. 21218

To: M & T Bank Eutaw Street Branch

329 W. Baltimore St.

Baltimore, MD 21201

REQUIRED REPORTING: All contractor personnel authorized to pick-up deliver currency to and from the VA Medical Center shall wear the Contractor s identification

badge, which is authorized and used by the Contractor. While performing services at the VA Medical Center, the Contractor and his/her employees are subject to the rules and regulations of the VA Medical Center.

If shipment is lost or stolen, Contractor shall immediately notify the Agent Cashier, who will in turn notify the Chief Financial Officer, VAMHCS, who will in turn notify the Associate Director for Finance.

JUSTIFICATION: Guard is necessary for the security of the Agent Cashier to provide funds to patient. Contract is needed as it will affect direct patient care.

LOCATION: VAMHCS, North Green Street, Baltimore, MD. To: 3900 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21218 & M&T Bank 329 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Period: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Option Period 1: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

Option Period 2: October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028

Option Period 3: October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2029

Option Period 4: October 1, 2029 - September 30, 2030

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Maryland Healthcare

10 North Greene Street

Baltimore, MD 21201