S206--phoenix armed guards services, veterans benefits administration phoenix regional office

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking armed security guard services for the Phoenix Regional Benefit Office through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 36C10D25Q0053. The solicitation requires five armed security guards to provide services from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, with responsibilities including access control, surveillance, incident response, routine patrolling, and operating security equipment. Guards must be licensed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, be at least 21 years old, pass background checks, and complete required training. Evaluation criteria will include technical capability, past performance, price, and ability to start by April 1, 2025. Quotes are due by March 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with a contract period beginning April 1, 2025, for a base period of 6 months and options to extend up to 6 additional months.

The solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 561612 with a size standard of $29 million. The contract will bridge security needs until Federal Protective Services (FPS) is fully operational at the facility, which recently converted to a GSA lease. Wage rates will be governed by Wage Determination 2015-5469 Rev 26, which establishes minimum wages for various job classifications, including a minimum of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026. The place of performance is the VA Veterans Benefits Administration Phoenix Regional Office in Arizona, specifically in Maricopa County. Contractors must comply with subcontracting limitations, ensuring that no more than 50% of the government contract amount is paid to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.