Safety Watch/Security Guard Services for NOAA Ships in the Charleston, SC area

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks safety watch and security guard services for NOAA ships in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Quotes are due by September 7, 2021 and shall be submitted to NOAA/EAD in Norfolk, Virginia or via email. The contract will be set aside entirely for small businesses and awarded to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation requirements, terms and conditions will be most advantageous to the government, with past performance being more important than price.

The requirement is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 561612. The base period of performance is from September 15, 2021 through September 14, 2022, with four optional one-year extensions. Pricing shall be provided for the base year and each option year by labor category and unit price. Services will be provided when vessels are in port from 1600 to 0800 on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends at the pier in Charleston, South Carolina. Guards must conduct hourly security rounds, control access to the ships, monitor the compound, and perform various inspection and logistical duties as outlined in the statement of work.