R430--Martinsburg VAMC Security and Dispatcher

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is soliciting proposals for unarmed security guard and alarm monitoring services at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia. The Performance Work Statement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive security personnel, equipment, and services covering multiple posts 24/7, including the Emergency Department, Main Gate, and Central Dispatch. Contractors must meet specific qualifications such as NCIC certification for alarm monitors and Tier 1 background investigations for all personnel. The technical proposal is limited to 15 pages for Factor 1, with attachments not counting toward the page limit. Critical deadlines include questions due by January 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and proposals due by January 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

The solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 561612, with a $29 million size standard. The contract period spans one base year from April 26, 2025, to April 25, 2026, with two additional one-year options available. The place of performance is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405. The government will provide communications equipment and workspace, while the contractor must supply uniforms and necessary equipment. A recent amendment to the solicitation updated the Wage Determination to reflect the January 1, 2025, Executive Order 14026 minimum wage increase to $17.75 per hour, and provided clarifications on various operational requirements such as CPR/AED certification and post relief procedures.