Security Guard Services for the USGS National Cent

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking security guard services for its National Center in Reston, Virginia through a competitive solicitation. The Request for Proposal (RFP) 140G0125R0002 requires a minimum of 35 armed Protective Service Officers (PSOs) to provide comprehensive security coverage across four buildings on a 103-acre campus. Key contract requirements include 24/7 facility access control, vehicle screening, emergency response, interior and perimeter patrols, and security system monitoring. Vendors must provide officers with specific certifications, including DHS/FPS and Virginia DCJS credentials, CPR/AED certification, and complete 36 hours of basic training plus specialized weapons and hazardous materials training. All proposal questions are due by December 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST, with electronic proposals required by February 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, and evaluation likely focusing on past performance, technical capabilities, and compliance with detailed training and operational requirements.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small-Disadvantaged Business Set-Aside, targeting qualified small businesses in the security services sector. The incumbent contractor is ISS ACTION, INC., currently operating under Task Order #140G0119F0472 with a total contract value of $22,385,256.21. The new contract will have a base period from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2030. Contractors must be prepared to provide performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award, covering 100% of the first-year contract price. Officers must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, with a high school diploma, and capable of passing rigorous background checks and drug screenings. The contract includes provisions for 17 digital radios, one patrol vehicle, and comprehensive medical and physical standards for security personnel, with an anticipated total contract value that could approach $25-30 million over the potential five-year period.