Presolicitation AOR Multi-Transportation
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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 Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) has released a Draft Presolicitation for Armed Guard Transportation Services. This opportunity seeks feedback on the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for secure transportation of detainees, Alien-Files, and Temporary Files across multiple Area of Responsibilities (AORs). This is a draft RFP; no quotes should be submitted at this stage.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide 24/7/365 uniformed transportation officer staff, operate, manage, and maintain vehicles for secure detainee transport. Services include pre-departure/security checks, detainee processing, custody during transport (including medical), property handling, communication systems, and vehicle safety/sanitation. Operations primarily cover New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Delaware, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Virginia, and potentially North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio. All services must comply with National Detention Standards (NDS) 2025, ICE Family Residential Standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Contract Details
This will be an Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, structured on a hybrid Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)/Time & Material (T&M) basis. The IDIQ will have a 60-month ordering period (5 years), with individual Task Orders not exceeding 12 months. The minimum contract value is $1,000,000, with the maximum value to be determined. The Product Service Code is S206 (Guard Services). There is no set-aside specified, indicating an unrestricted competition, though personnel must meet U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident security requirements.
Evaluation & Submission
The award will be based on a best-value tradeoff following a two-phase, advisory down-select process. Phase I evaluates Carrier Compliance & Risk Management (pass/fail), Demonstrated Experience, and a Case Study Scenario. Phase II assesses Plans, Past Performance, and Price. Factor 1 (Carrier Compliance & Risk Management) is the most important. This is a draft for feedback only. Constructive feedback on the PWS and potential corrections should be sent to the Contracting Officer, Natalie Carr, at Natalie.Carr@ice.dhs.gov.
Key Attachments & Notes
Key documents include the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), various Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determinations for specific AORs (Baltimore, Boston, Newark, New York City, Washington), detailed Pricing Templates for each AOR, G-391 reporting templates, and comprehensive Transportation Route details for each region. Bidders must account for extensive security requirements, including background investigations and IT security.