J2 Physical Security Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W91QEX26RA001, is for "J2 Physical Security Services" and is issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command. The acquisition is set aside for 8(a) small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561210 with a size standard of $47,000,000.00. The offer due date is April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

The solicitation details requirements for physical security support services for SOUTHCOM HQs and AOR. Specific roles include:

• Information Security Specialist

• Declassification Specialist

• Personnel Security Specialist

• Physical Security Hardware Specialist

• Physical Security Specialist

• Physical Security Risk Management Framework Specialist

• Physical Security Network Engineer

• Physical Security System Administrator

• Physical Security SCIF Management Specialist

• Physical Security Access Control Specialist

• Physical Security Escort Specialist

• Conference Center Security Specialist

• Security Operations

• The contract type is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement.

• The period of performance includes a base period and multiple option periods.

• The solicitation includes FAR clauses incorporated by reference and by full text, covering various aspects of contract performance, compliance, and payment.

• The contract includes options to extend services, with the total duration not to exceed 58 months.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Cristina Tellechea and Sherwin D. Riley by the solicitation closing date.

• Questions must be submitted in writing via email by April 24, 2026, 6:00 PM EST.

• The proposal evaluation will be based on a competitive 8(a) Trade Off, best value source selection.

• Evaluation factors include Technical Experience (minimum 5 years, $8.5M cumulative value), Resumes, Security Classification, Past Performance, and Price.

• The proposal acceptance period is 90 days.

• This acquisition is set aside for 8(a) Small Business.

• Offerors are cautioned about security protocols and potential rejection of attachments with embedded pictures.

• The Government reserves the right to extend deadlines, reject offers, or cancel the solicitation.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for non-personal security services support for the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). The objective is to obtain a stable, qualified workforce and resources to enhance USSOUTHCOM's ability to achieve its national defense mission.

The contract covers a broad spectrum of non-inherently governmental security services, including administrative, personnel, physical, information, and industrial security functions. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other non-personal services to perform these security services. The contractor must be adaptable to evolving security requirements, software, and system changes.

• Period of Performance: A base period of 10 months (including a 1-month phase-in period), followed by four (4) 12-month option periods.

• Place of Performance: HQ USSOUTHCOM, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, FL 33172.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP): Contractor must develop, implement, and maintain a QCP to ensure work meets defined standards. This includes processes for deficiency identification, correction, documentation, and trend analysis.

• Personnel Security: Contractor personnel must possess active Top Secret clearances with SCI eligibility and maintain them throughout the contract. This includes background checks, drug testing, and adherence to security regulations.

• Information Security: Contractor personnel must comply with DoD Information Assurance training requirements and access control policies.

• Physical Security: Contractor is responsible for safeguarding government equipment, information, and property.

• Training: Various mandatory training requirements are outlined, including Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC Awareness, Information Assurance (IA), Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP), SERE, and others as applicable.

• Specific Tasks: Detailed tasks are broken down into categories: Personnel Security Specialist, Information Security Specialist, Physical Security Specialist, Risk Management Framework Specialist, System Administrator, and Security Administration.

• Deliverables: Numerous deliverables are specified, including Quality Control Plans, reports (incident, personnel security, weekly activity, etc.), training completion reports, and security documentation.

• Performance is measured against specific objectives and standards outlined in Technical Exhibit B, with defined performance thresholds and surveillance methods. Failure to meet these standards may result in deductions from monthly invoices.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price contract, including Other Direct Costs (ODC).

• Key Personnel: Specific roles are identified as key personnel, including Physical Security Network Engineer, Physical Security System Administrator, and Information Security Specialist.

• Contingencies: The contractor may be required to support contingency scenarios with minimal notice.

• Government Furnished Items (GFE): The government will provide certain equipment, facilities, and services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing list for After-Hours, Surge/Overtime Support for J2 Security Support Services, associated with Solicitation W91QEX-26-R-A001. It provides hourly rates for various labor categories across different contract periods.

• Labor Categories: Includes roles such as Information Security Specialist, Declassification Specialist, Personnel Security Specialist, Physical Security Hardware Specialist, Physical Security Specialist, Physical Security Risk Management Framework Specialist, Physical Security Network Engineer, Physical Security System Administrator, Physical Security SCIF Management Specialist, Physical Security Access Control Specialist, Physical Security Escort Specialist, Conference Center Security Specialist, and Security Operations.
• Contract Periods: Details rates for Base Period One (9 months), Option Period One (12 months), Option Period Two (12 months), Base Period Three (12 months), and Base Period Four (12 months).
• CLIN/SUBCLIN: Each labor category is assigned a CLIN/SUBCLIN number for each period.
• Hourly Rates: A column is provided for the hourly rate for each labor category, though the specific rates are not populated in the provided text.

This pricing list is crucial for bidders to understand the cost structure for surge or overtime security support services. Bidders will need to use this template to provide their proposed hourly rates for each specified labor category across all contract periods. This information will be a key component in the overall proposal evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It provides the necessary security classification guidance for a contract effort, detailing the level of facility security clearance and safeguarding required for classified information. It also outlines the contractor's access to and handling of classified information.

• Clearance and Safeguarding: Specifies the required facility security clearance level (Top Secret) and safeguarding level (None).
• Specification Details: Indicates this is an original specification dated 20260401.
• Contractor Information: Identifies the prime contractor (though not explicitly named, it's implied by the form's purpose) and their Cognizant Security Office (CSO).
• Performance Location: Lists the actual performance location as HQ, US SOUTHERN COMMAND, DORAL, FL.
• Procurement Description: States the procurement is for "Security Services Support for HQs, USSOUTHCOM" and "RMF Security Services Support for HQs, USSOUTHCOM."
• Access Requirements: Details the types of classified information the contractor will require access to, including National Intelligence Information (SCI and Non-SCI), and specifies that the contractor will perform services only and have access to classified information outside the U.S. under certain conditions.
• Public Release: States that public release of government information is not authorized without specific approval.
• Security Guidance: Provides contact information for the Public Release Authority (USSOUTHCOM Information Security Branch) and guidance for applying security classification.
• Additional Security Requirements: Mentions "SEE SCI ADDENDUM" for additional requirements beyond NISPOM.
• Inspections: Notes that some elements are outside the CSO's inspection responsibility, also referencing "SEE SCI ADDENDUM."
• Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and POC: Identifies the GCA as 410th CSB-Miami Division and provides POC details.
• Certifications: Includes certifications from security officials regarding the adequacy of safeguarding classified information.

This form is crucial for bidders to understand the security requirements associated with the contract. It explicitly states the need for a Top Secret facility clearance and details the types of classified information that may be involved in performing the security services for USSOUTHCOM. Bidders must ensure they possess or can obtain the necessary security clearances and have the infrastructure to handle classified information as specified.