Security services eros

The U.S. Geological Survey seeks armed security services at its Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with proposals due June 12, 2026 and questions due April 30, 2026. The set-aside is 100% women-owned small business (WOSB), including economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB).

Place of performance is the EROS Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57198, a 318-acre facility. The contract period runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2031.

All security personnel must be Guard II qualified, 9mm firearms certified, and comply with Federal Protective Services standards and South Dakota state law. Personnel must hold enhanced concealed carry permits (any state accepted). The contractor must furnish all uniforms, two fully equipped 4-wheel drive vehicles, semi-automatic 9mm pistols as duty weapons and one 12-gauge shotgun, company-owned ammunition, ten Motorola XTS2500 radios (or equivalent), base stations, repeater, and maintenance agreements for existing X-ray and magnetometer equipment (estimated $15,116.20 annually). A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time.

Staffing includes a full-time on-site Project Manager (24/7 availability), Deputy Project Manager, three shift supervisors (168 hours weekly combined), and guards covering fixed posts (main entrance booth, lobby, security control center, employee entrance), roving patrols, and a 24/7 rover position. The contract requires a 30-day phase-in period. Service Contract Act wage determinations (WD 27102 for Guard II positions) apply. Evaluation weighs non-price factors (technical approach, management, relevant experience, past performance) significantly more important than cost/price. Offerors must provide minimum three past performance references not older than five years. Amendments 0001 and the revised deductions and questions-and-answers documents were issued May 29, 2026.