Armed Protective Security Officer Services - Minnesota/Wisconsin Justification and Approval

SOL #: FY26-0052Justification

Overview

Buyer

Homeland Security

Office Of Procurement Operations

FPS EAST CCG DIV 4 ACQ DIV

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19106, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

Guard Services (S206)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/49c41297faf34698ba17788771719f07/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 5, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

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 noncompetitive extension of Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services to Triple Canopy, Inc. This action ensures continuity of critical security services in Minnesota and Wisconsin for up to five months, from March 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, while a competitive follow-on contract is solicited and awarded.

Scope of Work

The extension covers the continued provision of Armed Protective Security Officer services at federally owned, leased, or occupied facilities protected by FPS throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. These services are critical for maintaining security without degradation.

Contract & Timeline

Action: Extension of an existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price contract.
Contractor: Triple Canopy, Inc. (13530 Dulles Technology Drive, Ste 500, Herndon, Virginia 20171).
Period of Performance for Extension: Up to five (5) months, from March 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026.
Estimated Value: Approximately [REDACTED] for the five-month extension.
Published Date: March 12, 2026.
Set-Aside: This action is taken under Other than Full and Open Competition, citing 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.103-1 ("Only One Responsible Source").

Justification Details

The extension is necessary due to delays in the competitive follow-on procurement process, including revisions to the Statement of Work and other documents. The current contract expires on February 28, 2026. This noncompetitive action allows adequate time for the completion of the competitive solicitation and award, as well as a 120-day transition period for the new effort. Triple Canopy, Inc. is the incumbent and is performing satisfactorily, being the only contractor able to immediately fulfill the requirement without unacceptable security degradation. Proposed hourly rates were determined fair and reasonable.