Security Services, Cape Cod Canal, Bourne, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for armed security guard services at the Cape Cod Canal Field Office in Bourne, Massachusetts. Interested contractors must furnish all necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to provide these security services. A critical requirement is that contractors must hold a valid "Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency" licensure from the Massachusetts State Police Certification Unit. The solicitation documents, including specific requirements, instructions for submission, and the response deadline, will be posted on or about April 15, 2026, and will only be available through www.SAM.gov. Questions regarding the procurement will not be answered during this pre-solicitation phase; contractors should submit inquiries only after the formal solicitation is released. Notably, the evaluation criteria and other specific contract terms have not yet been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, and the applicable NAICS code is 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) with a small business size standard of $29 million. No incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in this notice. All vendors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission; any vendor without active SAM.gov registration will be rejected as non-responsive and rendered ineligible for award. The notice does not provide information regarding the contract duration, specific security service requirements, number of personnel needed, or anticipated budget allocation for this engagement. Interested small businesses should ensure their SAM.gov registration is current and monitor the Contract Opportunities website for the full solicitation release scheduled for mid-April 2026.