Security Services Drill Site

The US Geological Survey (USGS) California Water Science Center is seeking unarmed security guard services for two drill sites near Taft, California through a competitive solicitation. The contract requires security personnel to provide protection for equipment at the Airborne Electromagnetics 1 (AEM1) and Airborne Electromagnetics 2 (AEM2) drill sites during nighttime hours. Security guards must patrol the sites every 30 minutes during 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with specific requirements including proper licensing, background checks, and cell phone communication capabilities. The evaluation will be based on a comprehensive review of technical capability, price, and past performance, with non-price factors considered approximately equal to price when combined. Quotes are due by March 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific time, with services needed between April 15, 2025, and September 30, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 561612, with a size standard of $29 million. The contract requires guards to provide their own transportation suitable for gravel and dirt terrain and maintain liability insurance coverage of $100,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence. The scope of work involves 8 consecutive nights of security at AEM1 and 5 consecutive nights at AEM2, totaling approximately 13 nights of service. While specific award value is not disclosed, the requirements suggest a focused, short-term security services engagement in the Taft, California area. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to meet stringent operational requirements, including consistent site coverage, communication protocols, and professional security practices.