Level II Armed Security Guard Service - State of South Carolina
Overview
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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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is soliciting proposals for Level II Armed Security Guard Services to support disaster response and recovery operations in the State of South Carolina. This requirement covers both temporary and fixed facilities, including Joint Field Offices, staging yards, and branch offices. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, with technical and past performance being significantly more important than price. Proposals are due Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide Level II Armed Protective Security Officers to safeguard federal employees, visitors, and property. Services are required seven days a week, within 24 hours of contract execution, with a minimum of six officers at the start. Duties include access/egress control, security screening, visitor processing, patrol, traffic control, emergency response, and incident reporting. Services may be required at various locations across South Carolina, specified via Task Orders. Personnel must be U.S. citizens, meet "For Official Use Only" (FOUO) levels, and undergo a Moderate Risk background investigation (Tier 2).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Time and Material / Labor Hour
- Period of Performance: A base period of 30 days, commencing April 8, 2026, with two (2) one-month option periods. The total contract duration, including options, shall not exceed 9 months.
- Place of Performance: Various locations within South Carolina, including Columbia, SC.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Product Service Code: S206 - Guard Services.
Key Requirements & Certifications
Offerors must propose personnel who are Level II Armed Protective Security Officers, meeting specific qualifications including U.S. Citizenship, English proficiency, relevant experience (2 years security/police or military), and age (at least 21). Required certifications include State Security Officer Certification, active federal/state/local firearms permits, current firearms training, CPR, First Aid, AED, and baton or OC certification. Contractors must provide proof of insurance, state/local licenses, weapon ownership, and submit detailed plans (working/staffing, project, continuity, transition, use of force policy). Compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) wage determinations for specific SC counties is mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
- Questions & Clarifications Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
- Submission Email: FEMA-Solicitation70FBR426R00000004-SC@fema.dhs.gov (submissions to any other email will not be accepted).
- Evaluation Criteria: Best-value basis. Technical and Past Performance (combined) are significantly more important than Price.
- Technical: Assessed on staffing, response time, available personnel, lodging solutions, equipment, and approach to the PWS.
- Past Performance: Evaluated based on previous FEMA and government contract performance, requiring completion of a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 2).
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Mandatory Attachments: Proposals must include a completed Past Performance Questionnaire and a Contractor Certification of PWS 3.1, verifying personnel qualifications.