Security Guard Services for the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center

The Federal Aviation Administration is soliciting competitive proposals for comprehensive security guard services at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide both armed and unarmed security personnel for various tasks including entrance control, armed security patrols, personal escort duties, parking lot control, limited law enforcement duties, and security and fire safety surveillance across the facility's approximately 1,100 acres and 3 million square feet of space. Key requirements include CLEET certification for security personnel, strict background checks, physical and medical fitness standards, firearms qualifications, and the ability to provide 24/7 coverage with multiple service levels ranging from fully staffed to zero staffing based on operational needs. The evaluation will utilize a Best Value tradeoff approach where technical factors are most important, followed by past performance, then price, with offerors required to submit detailed technical proposals and three to five past performance references. The solicitation has undergone three amendments with the final proposal submission deadline set for August 15, 2025.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business concerns under NAICS code 561612 for Security Guards and Patrol Services. The incumbent contractor is Boutchantharaj Corporation dba DFW Security Protective Force, which currently operates under a collective bargaining agreement with wage rates ranging from $17.75-$24.00 per hour initially, escalating to $21.00-$28.38 per hour by April 2025. The contract structure is a five-year Firm-Fixed Price arrangement consisting of one base year and four one-year option periods, with performance scheduled from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, including a 30-day transition period. Services will be provided at the main MMAC campus and an off-site Thomas Road warehouse facility, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary equipment including vehicles, uniforms, firearms, body armor, and communication tools. The procurement includes provisions for additional services estimated at 10-12 occurrences annually, typically related to construction projects or international visitor escorts.