R430--New Unarmed Security Guards JESSE BROWN VAMC CHICAGO IL BASE PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking to procure unarmed security guard services for the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and its Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations in Chicago, Illinois. The solicitation, numbered 36C25226Q0265, requires qualified contractors to provide 537 unarmed security services across multiple facility locations at 820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60612. The contract falls under Product Service Code R430 (Security Services) and NAICS Code 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). Interested vendors must submit inquiries or responses to Michelle Klug at Michelle.Klug2@va.gov, with the contracting office identified as the Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) located in North Chicago, Illinois. The response deadline is April 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, and the pre-solicitation notice will be archived 30 days following the response date.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), limiting competition to qualifying entities within this designated category. The contract structure includes a base period plus four option years, providing a multi-year engagement opportunity for the successful contractor. While specific budget information and award values are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the scope of 537 unarmed security personnel across multiple VAMC locations indicates a substantial service requirement. The government has not identified any current contractors or incumbents in the available documentation. Prospective bidders should note the pre-solicitation timeline and prepare necessary documentation to demonstrate Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification and relevant security services experience prior to the April 17 submission deadline.