Construction Projects Escorts

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA520526R0005) is for Construction Project Escorts. The government requires these escorts to monitor construction contractors working on upcoming projects. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 561612, with a size standard of $29,000,000.00.

• Construction Project Escorts are needed to monitor construction contractors.

• Escorts must be U.S. Citizens.

• Escorts must hold a TIER 1 Investigation Clearance.

• Contractors must report suspicious activities to AFOSI.Det623.All@us.af.mil.

• The contract period of performance spans from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031, with potential extensions.

• The solicitation includes multiple option periods and an option to extend services.

• Pricing is based on a Firm Fixed Price arrangement.

• The solicitation issue date is March 30, 2026.

• The offer due date is April 28, 2026, at 09:00 PM.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical Capability and Past Performance are considered of equal importance to Price.

• The government anticipates awarding to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Questions are due by April 9, 2026, via email.

• This acquisition is currently marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity (CMMC), electronic invoicing (WAWF), and foreign procurements.

• Attachments include a Performance Work Statement, Pricing Sheet, Projected Construction Projects, and Pre-Solicitation Questions & Answers.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish requirements for a contractor to provide non-personal services supporting an Escort Program. The goal is to enable secure escorted access and movement of personnel within restricted and controlled areas at Misawa Air Base, Japan, including the flightline and areas exterior to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).

• Provide continuous escort coverage to support operational requirements and ensure all escorted personnel remain under proper supervision and control within restricted/controlled areas.

• Escort personnel must be cleared and possess a valid Restricted Area Badge (RAB).

• Responsibilities include verifying identities, briefing on safety and security rules, inspecting vehicles and hand-carried items, and maintaining constant surveillance.

• Specific tasks include escorting personnel to worksites, monitoring them in controlled/restricted areas, and providing lead escort services for supervision and scheduling.

• Services are required outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

• Contractor performance is subject to US Government COR surveillance and evaluation using the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Key performance objectives include maintaining 100% clearance, limiting infractions for badge visibility, training submission, and equipment serviceability.

• Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) are defined for various aspects, including QCP submission, personnel clearance, badge visibility, training records, equipment, trained personnel, and CUI/PII provision.

• OCONUS at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

• Personnel must meet specific credential, training, and competency requirements, including a Tier-1 investigation (NACI) and a valid MAB RAB.

• Compliance with environmental, safety, health, and security regulations is mandatory.

• Contractors must adhere to all applicable DoD and Air Force instructions, local operating instructions, and base defense plans.

• Specific training requirements include Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC Level I, and potentially flightline driving training.

• Personnel must be capable of working independently and communicating effectively.

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personal Identifiable Information (PII) handling procedures must be followed.

• Security requirements include obtaining and maintaining personnel security investigations and installation access passes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, a pricing sheet provided in Excel format. It outlines the estimated costs for services across multiple fiscal years (FY26-FY31), including escort demand, lead escort, vehicle requirements, and personnel mobilization.

• Fiscal Year Breakdown: Pricing is detailed for FY26 through FY31.
• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Specific line items include 'Escort Demand', 'Lead Escort', 'Vehicles', and 'Mobilization per person'.
• Quantities & Units: The sheet specifies quantities for hours, months, and individuals, with units of 'Hour', 'Month', and 'Each'.
• Costing: Unit costs and extended costs are provided, though the unit and extended costs are currently listed as 0.0 for all line items.
• Overtime: A note indicates overtime for escorts will be tracked at 1.5 times the listed rate.
• Totals: Sections for annual totals per fiscal year, and overall totals for Escort, Lead Escort, Vehicle, Mobilization, and a Grand Total are included, all currently showing 0.0.

This pricing sheet is crucial for bidders to understand the anticipated cost structure and volume of services required for the opportunity over a five-year period. While current cost figures are zero, bidders should use this template to formulate their own pricing proposals based on the specified quantities and service descriptions. It serves as a guide for the expected scale of operations and potential revenue streams.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Solicitation No. FA520526R0005 for Escort Program Services at Misawa Air Base.

• Contract Type: The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Task orders will specify the number of escorts and vehicles required.

• Pricing Sheet: Attachment 2 (Pricing Sheet) is required and should be used for lot pricing.

• Training & Badging: The Base Defense Plan and DAFI 31-101 will be provided to the awardee. Flightline driver training will be an online course followed by a test. Badges can be secured in less than 3 weeks, with temporary passes available in the interim.

• Vehicle Requirements: Vehicles must be fully insured, meet Japanese standards, and be suitable for transporting personnel and ensuring quality of life (e.g., HVAC, enclosed).

• Overtime: Overtime will be dictated by the Contracting Officer (CO) and tracked for compensation. A Not-to-Exceed (NTE) CLIN or modification will be used if overtime is anticipated.

• Lodging: Lodging is not provided by the government, but the Letter of Authorization (LOA) will grant permission to use base lodging at the contractor's expense, subject to availability.

• Mobilization Costs: A separate CLIN for mobilization costs (travel, PPE, equipment, etc.) will be added at the Task Order (TO) issuance.

• Personnel Assignment: Escorts may be assigned to specific projects or dynamically assigned based on daily tasking requirements.

• Background Investigations: The requirement for a Tier 1 investigation is for the company contract manager. Escorts must possess a Tier 1 background check prior to performance commencement.

• Cybersecurity: Offerors must have a CMMC Level 2 (Self) status at the time of award.

• Section L & M of the solicitation have been updated to request the Pricing Sheet.

• The requirement for "designated under the 35 FW Escort Program" has been removed from the PWS.

• The projected start date is June 1, 2026, with award anticipated in early to mid-May 2026. The start date is negotiable.

• A pre-proposal site visit is not planned unless requested by an interested party.

• The government will not provide GFP (Government Furnished Property) or workspace. Escorts may meet at designated locations on base for site assignment.

• The RFP is expected to be released around March 27, 2026.

• This is a new requirement, not a follow-on contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 3 - Projected Construction Projects," provides a list of anticipated construction projects, their estimated timelines, and associated escort requirements. It serves as an informational attachment to a larger opportunity record, helping potential bidders understand the scope and timing of future work.

• Project Description: Lists specific construction projects, such as "Comm/NIPR and Power to HASs Phase 1 & 2" or "HAS Lightning Protection Systems."
• Fiscal Year (FY): Indicates the fiscal year in which the project is projected to occur.
• # of Escorts: An estimated number of escorts required for each project.
• Start Date & End Date: Provides projected start and end dates for each project, often broken down by fiscal quarter.
• Projected End Date of Escorts: Indicates when the escort services for a project are expected to conclude.
• FY26 - FY31 Escort Projection: A graphical and tabular representation of the projected number of escorts and projects over several fiscal years.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to:

• Assess capacity and resource allocation: Understand the potential demand for services, particularly escort services, over multiple fiscal years.
• Identify potential future work: Gain insight into the types and timing of construction projects that may be contracted.
• Inform proposal strategy: Use the projected timelines and requirements to plan for future bids and resource mobilization.

Note: The document explicitly states that the "Number of escorts listed are only estimates. Exact Number for each project will be dictated at issuance of Task Order."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (FA520526R0005) for "Construction Project Escorts." The purpose is to monitor construction contractors working on upcoming projects. The solicitation is issued by the 35 CONS PK, Unit 5201, APO, AP 96319-5201, United States.

• The primary service required is "Construction Project Escorts."

• Escorts must be U.S. Citizens.

• Escorts must hold a TIER 1 Investigation Clearance.

• Contractors must report any suspicious activities or concerns to AFOSI.Det623.All@us.af.mil.

• The requirement is subject to CIAR.

• The solicitation number is FA520526R0005.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 561612, with a size standard of $29,000,000.00.

• The contract type is a Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance includes a Base Year (01 June 2026 - 31 May 2027) and multiple Option Periods extending through 30 November 2031.

• The offer due date is 30 April 2026, at 08:00 AM local time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to shanna.price.2@us.af.mil and kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil.

• Proposals must consist of four parts: Summary and Miscellaneous Data, Technical Proposal, Past Performance Proposal, and Price Proposal.

• The evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are of equal importance to Price.

• The Government anticipates awarding to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

• Questions are due by 09 April 2026, 08:00 JST (07 April 2026, 19:00 EDT) via email.

• This acquisition is currently set as UNRESTRICTED.

• The document is a "DRAFT" solicitation.

• DFARS and FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text, covering areas such as contract administration, cybersecurity, representations and certifications, and evaluation factors.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes requirements for a contractor to provide non-personal services for an Escort Program. The primary objective is to ensure secure escorted access and movement of personnel within restricted and controlled areas at Misawa Air Base (MAB), Japan, including the flightline and areas that may affect Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) security.

• Provide continuous escort coverage to support operational requirements, ensuring supervised and controlled access and movement within restricted/controlled areas.

• Ensure escorted access complies with installation and Department of the Air Force requirements, including surveillance, visitor accountability, and prevention of unauthorized access.

• Escort personnel to worksites, monitor them in controlled/restricted areas, and provide escort services for renovations, construction, warranty calls, and FF&E.

• Provide Cleared Escort Officials who must meet requirements for a Restricted Area Badge (RAB) and comply with DAFI 31-101 and local operating instructions.

• Escort officials must maintain constant surveillance and control of visitors.

• Positively identify all escorted individuals before granting access.

• Inspect vehicles and hand-carried items.

• Verify required documentation with the Entry Controller.

• Escorted personnel must never be left unattended in restricted/controlled areas.

• Lead Escort must be able to speak on behalf of the company and respond to US Government requests within two hours.

• Performance is required outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

• Contractor personnel must possess a valid MAB RAB and Flightline driving privilege.

• Personnel must be trained in escort duties, identifying unauthorized activities, and providing safety/security briefings.

• Contractor must provide all necessary personnel, supervision, travel, logistics, and expenses.

• Contractor must manage contract performance, including short notice suspenses and operational constraints.

• Personnel must undergo a Tier-1 investigation (NACI) and maintain required security clearance.

• Compliance with environmental, safety, health, and security regulations is mandatory.

• Contractor personnel must adhere to facility security policies and restrictions, including OPSEC.

• Personnel must obtain installation access passes and comply with base traffic regulations.

• Possession of weapons, firearms, or ammunition by contractor employees on DoD installations is prohibited.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, a pricing sheet, intended for bidders to detail their proposed costs for the opportunity across multiple fiscal years (FY26-FY31).

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Specific line items for services such as 'FY XX Escort Demand', 'Lead Escort', and 'FY XX Vehicles'.
• Quantities: Includes estimated hours per person, vehicles per month, quantity of escorts, and number of months for each fiscal year.
• Cost Breakdown: Fields for Unit Price ($) and Extended Price ($) are provided, though all values are currently listed as 0.0, indicating that bidders are expected to fill these in.
• Totals: Sections for annual totals per fiscal year, and grand totals for Escort, Lead Escort, Vehicle, and overall costs are included.

Bidders must use this sheet to calculate and input their proposed pricing for each CLIN across the specified fiscal years. This document is critical for developing a complete proposal and will likely be a key component in the evaluation process.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 3 - Projected Construction Projects," provides a list of anticipated construction projects with estimated timelines and resource needs. It serves as an informational tool for potential bidders to understand the scope and timing of future construction work.

• Project Description: Names of various construction projects, including additions, alterations, and renovations.
• Fiscal Year: The fiscal year in which the project is projected to occur.
• # of Escorts: Estimated number of escorts required for each project.
• Start Date & End Date: Projected start and end dates for each project.
• Project Start/End Quarter & Year: Categorization of project timelines into fiscal quarters and years.
• # of Days: Estimated duration of each project in days.
• FY26 - FY31 Escort Projection: A graphical and tabular representation of the projected number of escorts and projects over fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to assess their capacity and interest in upcoming construction opportunities. It provides insight into the volume, timing, and potential resource requirements (escorts) for projects, aiding in strategic planning and bid preparation. The document explicitly states that the number of escorts listed are estimates and the exact number will be determined at the issuance of a Task Order.