J2 Physical Security Services
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 Department of the Army, through its 0410 AQ HQ CONTRACT office, is soliciting proposals for J2 Physical Security Services for the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). This 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity requires comprehensive security support within USSOUTHCOM's headquarters in Doral, FL, and its extensive Area of Responsibility (AOR) across Central and South America, the Caribbean, and adjacent waters. The services aim to protect personnel, information, property, and operations from various threats. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide non-personal security services covering administrative, personnel, physical, information, and industrial security functions. This includes supporting USSOUTHCOM's collateral and SCI security programs. Key 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, and Security Operations. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) emphasizes adaptability to evolving security requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 561210 (Size Standard: $47,000,000.00)
- Period of Performance: A base period of one month (June 2026), followed by multiple option periods extending through March 2031.
- Place of Performance: HQ USSOUTHCOM, Doral, FL 33172, and its AOR.
- Security Requirements: Contractor personnel must possess active Top Secret clearances with SCI eligibility. A Top Secret facility security clearance is required, as detailed in the DD Form 254.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Cristina Tellechea (cristina.a.tellechea.civ@mail.mil) and Sherwin D. Riley (sherwin.d.riley.civ@mail.mil).
- Questions: The deadline for questions was April 24, 2026, 6:00 PM EST.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a competitive 8(a) Trade Off, best value source selection. Technical Factors (Experience, Resumes, Security Classification) combined with Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.
- Experience: Minimum five (5) years of relevant service contracts, similar in size, scope, and complexity, with an aggregate cumulative value of at least $8,500,000.00.
- Resumes: Required for Physical Security Network Engineer, Physical Security System Administrator, and Information Security Specialist.
- Past Performance: Offerors must submit a minimum of one and a maximum of three contract references using the provided Past Performance Questionnaire template.
- Proposal Acceptance Period: 90 days.
Attachments
Key documents include the Performance Work Statement (PWS), a Revised Surge Support Pricing List, a Past Performance Questionnaire Template, and the DD Form 254.