S206--COVID - Contracted Security for Screening (VA-20-00066998

This solicitation seeks door screening services in response to COVID-19 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Amarillo Texas VA Health Care System. The contractor shall provide security personnel to screen all individuals entering the facility for symptoms and risks of coronavirus through January 31, 2021, with an option to extend through July 31, 2021. Services include greeting and screening veterans, employees, and visitors for temperature and risks; assisting with wheelchairs and equipment; and directing individuals according to established protocols. The contractor must provide professional and trained staff, uniforms, screening equipment and supplies, and report entry numbers and incidents. Proposals are due by July 2, 2020 and will be evaluated under a lowest price technically acceptable basis.

This requirement has been set aside for total small business concerns. The primary NAICS code is 561612 and place of performance is 6010 W Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106. The solicitation includes wage determinations for locations in various Texas counties where work may be performed. No incumbent is named and budget details are unspecified, but the period of performance extends eight months with an option for additional services through January 2022.