Armed Protective Security Officer Services at Customs and Border Protection Locations throughout Puerto Rico for Federal Protective Service
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), Federal Protective Service (FPS), is soliciting proposals for Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities throughout Puerto Rico. This is an 8(a) Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Proposals are due no later than January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide all labor, material, management, supervision, training, licenses, and permits for Armed PSO services. The estimated requirement is 750,000 hours (150,000 hours annually) over a 60-month period. Services are for CBP facilities across Puerto Rico. Recent amendments have updated the Statement of Work (SOW) and exhibits, including a change in firearm specifications from Caliber .40 to Caliber 9mm.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with fixed hourly rates; resultant task orders will be Firm Fixed Price. This is a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12.
- Period of Performance: A five-year term, consisting of annual ordering/performance periods, from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 561612, Security Guard and Patrol Services, with a size standard of $29 million in average annual receipts.
- Proposal Due: January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: January 21, 2026 (latest amendment).
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a best value/trade-off source selection process. Technical, non-price factors, when combined, are considered more important than price.
Submission Requirements & Important Notes
Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov. To receive a copy of the post exhibit, interested parties must submit a completed Non-Disclosure Agreement (DHS Form 11000-6) via email to Kimberly Skiotys at kimberly.skiotys@fps.dhs.gov. Offerors are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review all solicitation documents, attachments, and paperclipped sections, as these contain all necessary information regarding submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract details.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Kimberly Skiotys at kimberly.skiotys@fps.dhs.gov.