36C78626Q50099 Unarmed Security - Sac Valley NC -- S206

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C78626Q50099, effective April 21, 2026, makes the following changes:

• Provides the correct Wage Determination: 2015-5655.

• Includes the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) with instructions for offerors.

• Wage Determination (previously referenced as 2015-5631, now corrected to 2015-5655).

• Addition of the Past Performance Questionnaire.

• The closing date for receipt of offers remains unchanged.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• The document references the original solicitation date of April 16, 2026.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide unarmed security guard services at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, ensuring a secure, respectful environment that upholds the dignity of the national shrine, protects government property, and safeguards visitors and employees.

• Provide unarmed security guard services including site patrols (perimeter, interior roadways, columbaria, maintenance areas), incident response, funeral and ceremony support, and property surveillance.

• Services are required during the hours of 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM, and during scheduled and unscheduled federal holidays and weekends.

• Specific tasks include deterring trespassing, vandalism, and unauthorized activity; responding to security incidents and emergencies; providing security presence during services and ceremonies; monitoring facilities; and assisting with traffic/pedestrian management during events.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a quality control program, including a system for tracking security patrols and incident reporting via barcode scanning.

• Performance will be evaluated by the Government per the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• All guards must comply with current Post Orders provided by the cemetery or COR.

• Incident reports must be submitted to the COR within 2 hours of the incident.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

• Place of Performance: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, California.

• Personnel Qualifications: Guards must possess required training/certification from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a criminal background check. U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work is required. Signed statements verifying qualifications must be provided 5 business days prior to assignment.

• Security: Adherence to VA Directive 0730 and California Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 7582 and 7583.

• Key Personnel: Program Manager and Onsite Supervisor are considered key personnel.

• Government Furnished Property: A two-way radio will be provided.

• Contractor Furnished Items: Uniforms, marked vehicles (if required for patrol), supplies, and all other necessary equipment.

• Reporting: Maintain daily activity logs and incident reports. Submit contractor personnel lists and vehicle lists.

• Key Control: Strict procedures for managing government-issued keys/key cards.

• Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

• Deliverables Schedule

• Estimated Workload Data

• Cemetery Site Map

• Post Order Template

• Incident Report Template

• Daily Activity Log Template

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to the solicitation (Amendment 0001) makes the following changes:

• Wage Determination Update: Provides the correct Wage Determination, 2015-5655.

• Past Performance Questionnaire: Includes the Past Performance Questionnaire, with instructions for offerors.

• The Wage Determination document (P07 Wage Determination 2015-5631.pdf) has been updated.

• The Past Performance Questionnaire has been added.

• The closing date for receipt of offers has been extended to May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT US/Central.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended for clients to evaluate a contractor's performance on a previous project. It is used to gather information that will assist the government in assessing a contractor's past performance as a risk indicator for future contracts.

Contractor Information (Blocks 1-4):

• Firm Name, CAGE Code, Address, UEI Number
• Contact Information
• Role in the project (Prime, Subcontractor, etc.) and percentage of work performed
• Contract details (Number, Type, Title, Location, Dates, Price)
• Project Description and relevance to the current opportunity

Client Information (Blocks 5-8):

• Client Name, Title, Contact Information
• Description of the client's role
• Date and signature of the client

Performance Ratings (Sections 1-7):

• Adjective ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) are provided with definitions.
• Clients are asked to rate the contractor's performance in the following areas:
  • Quality (technical data, standards, problem resolution, quality control)
  • Schedule/Timeliness of Performance
  • Customer Satisfaction (end-user satisfaction, contractor cooperation, businesslike conduct)
  • Management/Personnel/Labor (on-site management, workforce, property control, personnel expertise, small business utilization, multi-project management, change assimilation, overall management)
  • Cost/Financial Management (meeting price terms, cost reduction innovation, invoicing, accounting system adequacy, contract termination history, financial problems)
  • Safety/Security (safety environment, security compliance)
  • General (emergency response, compliance with terms, willingness to rehire)

Remarks:

• A section for specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or additional comments.

Bidders may be required to provide this questionnaire to their past clients to complete and submit as part of their proposal. Understanding the questions and rating criteria will help bidders prepare their clients for the evaluation and potentially highlight areas of strong performance. It also provides insight into what aspects of performance the government prioritizes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in California County of Solano.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing."
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Details general benefits such as vacation and holidays.
• Provides information on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.
• Outlines the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

Bidders must use this wage determination to ensure they are offering compliant wages and benefits to their employees if they are awarded a contract that requires work in the specified location and falls under the Service Contract Act. It is crucial for accurate cost estimation and proposal development to understand the minimum labor costs associated with the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-1, providing instructions for offerors responding to a competitive solicitation for commercial items. It outlines general guidance for proposal preparation, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.

• Proposals must be complete and compliant with all instructions.

• Offerors must thoroughly review specifications and understand contract requirements.

• Specific forms to be completed include: SF 1449 (signed, with company info, price schedule filled), VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022).

• Include requested information for non-price and price evaluation factors.

• Submit two or more complete Past Performance Questionnaires.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• The offeror agrees to hold prices firm for sixty (60) calendar days from the closing date.

• Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026, at 10 AM CST via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov. Subject line: 36C78626Q50099 _Company Name.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Past Performance (More important than Technical Capability)
  2. Technical Capability
  3. Price

• Basis of Award: Best value source selection. A tradeoff analysis will be performed.

• Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 3 PM CST via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov. All questions will be addressed via amendment.

• Date & Time: April 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST.

• Location: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620. Meet at the Administrative Building.

• Attendance Notification: Required by April 21, 2026, at 3 PM CST via email to Stacey.lewallen@va.gov and aaron.shoup@va.gov. Include Company Name, Address, Names of Attendees, and Phone No.

• Offerors must not alter solicitation files.

• Incomplete packages may be removed from consideration.

• The Government may award for less than the total quantity offered.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5631, Revision No. 26) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in California, specifically within the counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo.

• Lists occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates required fringe benefits (e.g., Health & Welfare).
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Provides details on vacation and holiday entitlements.
• Outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified geographic area. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting the cost proposal. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide unarmed security guard services at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, ensuring a secure, respectful environment that upholds the dignity of the national shrine and protects government property, staff, and visitors.

• Provide unarmed security guard services including site patrols (perimeter, interior roadways, columbaria, maintenance areas), incident response, funeral and ceremony support, and property surveillance.

• Monitor administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, flagpoles, monuments, columbarium walls, restrooms, and equipment storage areas.

• Control access points and deter unauthorized activity.

• Support interment services and ceremonial events by maintaining situational awareness and a peaceful setting.

• Respond to security incidents and emergencies, coordinating with cemetery personnel and local law enforcement as needed.

• Services are required during the hours of 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM, and during scheduled and unscheduled federal holidays and weekends.

• Contractor must develop and maintain an effective quality control program, including a tracking system with barcode scanning for patrols and incident reporting.

• Government will evaluate performance based on the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• All guards must present a professional image, be courteous, respectful, and non-disruptive.

• Compliance with Post Orders is mandatory; updates must be implemented within 24 hours of notification.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

• Place of Performance: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, California.

• Personnel Qualifications: Guards must possess required training/certification from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, pass a criminal background check, and be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work.

• Licensure: Must comply with California Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 7582 and 7583.

• Key Personnel: Program Manager and Onsite Supervisor are considered key personnel with specific qualifications and availability requirements.

• Security: Adherence to VA Directive 0730 and relevant State of California Security Guard Registration requirements.

• Key Control: Strict procedures for managing government-issued keys and key cards.

• Uniforms: Standardized uniforms that clearly identify the individual as a security officer.

• Vehicles: Marked vehicles required for mobile patrols, must be state-registered, insured, and compliant with regulations.

• Deliverables: Quality Control Plan, Special Qualifications Statement, Contractor Personnel List, Daily Activity Log, Incident Report.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) requires these services to ensure the safety and security of cemetery property, staff, visitors, and assets, and to maintain a dignified and respectful environment.

• Provide unarmed security guard services.

• Conduct routine and random patrols of the cemetery perimeter, interior roadways, columbaria, maintenance areas, and facilities.

• Deter trespassing, vandalism, and theft.

• Respond to security incidents, including disturbances, medical emergencies, and property damage.

• Provide security presence during funeral services and ceremonies, assisting with traffic and pedestrian management.

• Monitor administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, flagpoles, public restrooms, and equipment storage areas.

• Ensure personnel present a professional image, wear clean and appropriate uniforms, and are courteous and respectful.

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, VA/NCA regulations, and post orders.

• Personnel must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work, at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and have a California State guard registration card.

• Personnel must pass a criminal background check.

• Type of Contract: Definitive quantity firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

• Base Year: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

• Option Years: Extend through 05/31/2031

• Hours of Operation: 12:00 PM - 4:00 AM (16 total hours per day), 7 days a week, including federal holidays and weekends.

• Solicitation Number: 36C78626Q50099

• Offer Due Date: May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM CST

• Evaluation Factors: Past Performance (most important), Technical Capability, and Price. Past Performance and Technical Capability combined are more important than Price.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically.

• A site visit is scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST.

• Set Aside: This solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) at 100.00%.

• NAICS Code: 561612 (Security Guards)

• Size Standard: $29M

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions that offerors must review and comply with.

• Key Personnel include a Program Manager and On-Site Supervisor.

• Attachments include a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Deliverables Schedule, Estimated Workload Data, Cemetery Site Map, Post Order Template, Incident Report Template, and Daily Log Template.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-1, providing instructions for offerors responding to a competitive solicitation for commercial items. It outlines general guidance, submission requirements, and evaluation factors. The government intends to award a single contract based on the best value to the government.

• Proposals must be complete and compliant with all solicitation instructions.

• Offerors must thoroughly review specifications and understand contract requirements.

• Specific forms to be completed include: SF 1449, VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING.

• Past Performance Questionnaires (at least two) are required.

• Technical Capability documentation includes proposed performance schedule, materials/uniforms (with photos), equipment list (with photos), quality control plan, and personnel qualifications.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for sixty (60) calendar days from the closing date.

• The government intends to award a single contract for all work.

• Vendor Site Visit: April 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. RSVP required by April 21, 2026.

• Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 3 PM CST via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov.

• Proposal Submission: Via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov by May 1, 2026, at 10 AM CST. Subject line: 36C78626Q50099 _Company Name.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Past Performance (More important than Technical Capability)
  2. Technical Capability
  3. Price

• Non-price factors combined are more important than Price.

• Tradeoff analysis will be performed.

• This is a competitive solicitation.

• Offerors must not alter solicitation files.

• Incomplete packages may result in disqualification.

• The government may use CPARS and provided questionnaires for Past Performance evaluation.