NATO Business Opportunity: Unarmed Security Guard Force
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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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 Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, on behalf of Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF), has announced a NATO business opportunity for an Unarmed Security Guard Force. This requirement provides 24/7/365 security coverage for JFCNF buildings in Norfolk, VA. U.S. firms must complete a specific eligibility process through the Department of Commerce to participate in this NATO Competitive Procurement (NCP).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide unarmed guard services to oversee visitor entrances and conduct interior and exterior patrols of JFCNF buildings. Key requirements include:
- Continuous 24/7/365 on-site coverage.
- Performance within NATO restricted areas.
- Personnel must possess a valid security clearance up to NATO SECRET.
- Partial bidding is not authorized.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) service delivery.
- Duration: Total of 4.5 years (6-month base period plus four 1-year options).
- DOE Request Deadline: February 12, 2026.
- IFB Issuance (Planned): February 2026.
- Bid Closing (Planned): Mid-April 2026.
- Expected Start Date: July 1, 2026.
Eligibility & Participation
To bid, U.S. prime contractors must:
- Maintain a professionally active facility within the United States.
- Be approved for NATO Competitive Procurement (NCP) by the Department of Commerce.
- Obtain a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) issued by the U.S. Government.
- Register with the ACO Procureware Portal.
New applicants for NCP must submit a company resume and financial documents (audited or reviewed by a CPA) to the Department of Commerce for approval.
Additional Notes
All correspondence regarding this requirement should reference IFB-ACO-JFCNF-26-01. The Department of Commerce (DOC) serves as the point of contact for the eligibility process, while the IFB will be managed via the ACO Procureware portal.