Avantus Security Escort Sole Source
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 Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded a sole source labor hour contract to Avantus Federal, LLC for Security Escort Services. This award, valued at $12,500,000.00, ensures critical continuity of operations for SDA facilities and construction projects, including locations like the Pentagon, Grand Forks Air Force Base, and Redstone Arsenal.
Scope of Work
Avantus Federal, LLC will provide cleared security escort services. This includes personnel to escort and monitor visitors and uncleared personnel in secure areas, performing access control, identification confirmation, and maintaining access logs. Personnel are required to hold a TOP SECRET clearance with current eligibility for access to SCI and/or SAP/SAR.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Labor Hour Contract
- Value: $12,500,000.00
- Awarded To: Avantus Federal, LLC
- Awarding Agency: Space Development Agency (SDA)
- Product/Service Code: R799 (Other Management Support Services)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
Justification for Sole Source
The award to Avantus Federal, LLC was justified due to their status as the incumbent contractor for SETA Enterprise Services. Their personnel already possess the necessary security clearances and experience, holding key positions intimately involved in maintaining construction projects and operating centers across CONUS. Awarding to a different source would cause unacceptable delays to critical projects and ongoing operations, negatively impacting the availability of SDA's capabilities to the warfighter. A detailed price analysis was conducted to ensure fairness and reasonableness.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Shirley Karver at shirley.karver.civ@mail.mil.