STLI - Unarmed Guard Services

The National Park Service is seeking qualified contractors to provide unarmed guard services at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island National Monuments through a pre-solicitation notice posted on January 30, 2026. The solicitation encompasses comprehensive security operations including access control, personnel and package screening, patrol operations, dispatch services, closed-circuit television monitoring, and emergency response support across multiple duty post locations. Contractor personnel must meet stringent qualifications including U.S. citizenship or lawful work authorization, valid state security guard licenses, high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age of 21, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, with additional experience requirements for specialized positions such as Command Center Guards and the Program Manager. The government will evaluate contractor performance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that assesses compliance with specific performance standards including 100 percent X-ray scanning of packages, 95 percent contractor personnel scheduling accuracy, 100 percent valid guard licenses, and 90 percent uniform appearance compliance, among other metrics. Interested parties must submit capability statements not exceeding 10 pages by March 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, addressing organizational and staffing capabilities along with required firm information including UEI number and SAM registration status.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents a competitive single award labor-hour contract with an estimated period of performance from March 8, 2027 through March 7, 2032, consisting of a base year followed by four optional one-year periods. The contractor is expected to staff a maximum of 17 security screening lanes and monitor all security systems across both locations, with approximately 65 to 75 security guards on-site daily and projected annual labor hours totaling approximately 137,500 hours for New York guards and 45,500 hours for New Jersey guards. The contract falls under NAICS code 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) with a small business size standard of $29,000,000, and the government has indicated interest in identifying small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, HUBZone small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and woman-owned small businesses capable of performing the services. The solicitation references multiple attachments including a Performance Work Statement, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, training requirements specifications, duty post locations, equipment inventory, and post orders that collectively define the scope and operational requirements. All contractor employees must pass pre-employment drug screening at contractor expense, undergo USPP background investigation with ANACI clearance, and complete comprehensive initial training requirements ranging from 35 hours minimum for all staff to specialized training for supervisory and Command Center personnel.