Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services for Los Angeles California and surrounding areas
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Federal Protective Service (FPS) WEST CCG, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services in Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas. This effort aims to identify capable entities for a future contract to ensure federal properties are safe and secure. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are due by June 8, 2026, at 0900 PST.
Scope of Work
The anticipated contract will require the provision of Armed PSO services, ensuring the safety and security of federal employees, officials, and visitors. The requirement estimates an annual average of 993,378 productive recurring hours, with approximately 2% allocated for Temporary Additional Service (TAS) and an annual total of 2,000 Emergency Security Services (ESS) hours. The contractor will be responsible for all management, supervision, manpower, training, equipment, supplies, licenses, clearances, permits, certificates, insurance, pre-employment screenings, and reports necessary to accomplish PSO services in accordance with a future Statement of Work (SOW). The relevant NAICS code is 561612, Guard Services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for an anticipated Indefinite Deliver Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract)
- Period of Performance (Anticipated): Five years, from October 1, 2027, to September 30, 2032.
- Set-Aside: Not specified in this notice.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, at 0900 PST.
- Published: June 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested entities are requested to submit a brief email expressing interest. Capability statements must specifically address:
- Experience with armed guard projects of similar magnitude (approximately 990,000 annual hours).
- The largest number of armed guard hours performed.
- Subcontracting/teaming management experience.
- Possession of active licenses/permits in California.
- Ability to obtain a Secret facility clearance by approximately October 1, 2026.
- Financial capacity to sustain operations for 150 days before payment.
- Prior Federal Protective Service contract experience. Responses should be submitted via email to Rachel.D.Kalac@fps.dhs.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a market survey to identify potential sources. Respondents should not include cost or pricing information, nor classified, business confidential, or proprietary information. Responding to this notice is not mandatory to respond to any future solicitation.