Level II Armed Security Guards / DR-4827-NC
Overview
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PSC
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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), under the Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a sole source, Firm Fixed-Price contract for Level II Armed Security Guards in Asheville, NC, supporting disaster DR-4827-NC. The awardee is STRATEGIC SECURITY CORP, under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
Purpose & Scope
This contract ensures the continuous provision of armed guard services to safeguard federal employees, visitors, and property in North Carolina following Presidentially declared disaster DR-4827-NC. Services include security at multiple locations such as a Joint Field Office, Branch Office, staging yards, and rover support. The requirement mandates fully FEMA security-cleared Level II Armed Guards, maintaining availability for 25 guards.
Contract Details
- Awardee: STRATEGIC SECURITY CORP
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Total Value: $1,890,600.32
- Duration: A 3-month base period with three (3) 3-month option periods, totaling one year.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Place of Performance: Asheville, NC
Justification for Sole Source
The contract was awarded non-competitively under FAR 12.201 and Subpart 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source). This decision was made to prevent a critical lapse in security services, as a new competitive procurement would have taken too long. A previous solicitation (70FBR426R00000001), issued as a 100% SDVOSB set-aside, received only one offer which was deemed technically unacceptable. Market research indicated other capable SDVOSB contractors, but none were available or technically acceptable for the previous attempt. STRATEGIC SECURITY CORP was identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the immediate requirement.
Agency & Contacts
- Agency: Department of Homeland Security / FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, REGION 4
- Primary Contact: Alfredo Avila (Alfredo.Avila@fema.dhs.gov, 7712195427)
- Secondary Contact: Wendell Crittenden (wendell.crittenden@fema.dhs.gov, 2028782763)