Armed Protective Security Officer Services - IRS Campus Austin, Texas
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 Federal Protective Service (FPS) Acquisition Division has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a non-competitive extension of Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services at the IRS campus in Austin, Texas. This action extends the current contract with Bradley Technologies, Inc. (BTI) for up to four months, from March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The extension is necessary to ensure continuity of critical security services while the competitive follow-on contract is awarded and transitioned.
Scope of Work
This justification covers the continuation of essential Armed PSO services at the IRS campus in Austin, Texas. The services are critical for maintaining security and preventing disruption at the facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Non-competitive extension of an existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price contract (70RFP419DE7000001).
- Current Contractor: Bradley Technologies Incorporated (BTI).
- Extension Period: Up to four (4) months, from March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
- Purpose of Extension: To allow sufficient time to complete the solicitation and award process for the follow-on contract and provide an adequate transition period to the new effort.
- Current Contract Expiration: February 28, 2026.
- Follow-on Contract Award Target: No later than February 27, 2026.
- Follow-on Contract Performance Start: July 1, 2026.
- Follow-on Transition Period: 120 days from award to performance start.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This action is being taken on a non-competitive basis with the incumbent contractor, BTI. The justification cites "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements," due to the unique circumstances and the need for a seamless transition of critical security services.
Additional Notes
The delays in the follow-on procurement were attributed to the requirement serving as a pilot for a new National Statement of Work (NSOW), which led to a higher volume of vendor questions and multiple amendments. BTI, as the incumbent, is familiar with the requirement and has qualified staff, making them the only viable option to immediately fulfill the requirement without a severe degradation in security. The hourly rate for the extension is justified based on current market conditions, inflation, and increased costs, with price comparison supporting fairness and reasonableness.