Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection Services

The South Dakota Army National Guard (SDARNG) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking Antiterrorism (AT) and Force Protection (FP) program management and consulting services for Camp Rapid in Pennington County, South Dakota. The procurement solicits qualified contractors to provide comprehensive support for state and site AT plans, including developing and updating security protocols, implementing Random Antiterrorism Measures Program (RAMP) initiatives, conducting threat and vulnerability assessments, tracking AT training, and supporting annual AT exercises. Proposals are due by July 7, 2023, with a mandatory letter of intent required by June 9, 2023. The contract term is scheduled from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2028, with potential extensions for up to four additional one-year terms. Evaluation will involve separate assessments of technical and cost proposals, with contractors expected to provide detailed cost structures covering all service-related expenses. The selected vendor will be responsible for supporting coordination with local and state authorities, managing command and staff relationships, and overseeing AT resource management.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract may be funded through cooperative agreements with the Federal Government, and the successful bidder must comply with required federal contract clauses and protections. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a substantial contract value. The position is located at Camp Rapid, 2823 West Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57702, serving the SDARNG, Pennington County, and Rapid City. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in antiterrorism and force protection program management, with capabilities in developing comprehensive security strategies, conducting risk assessments, and supporting military and local government security objectives. The RFP indicates that contractors may be required to participate in oral presentations and potentially provide proposal revisions during the selection process.