PSO Services throughout Northern New Jersey
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service Acquisitions Division intends to issue a one-month sole source extension for Protective Security Officer (PSO) services in various locations throughout Northern New Jersey. This action is a bridge to allow for the placement of a new contract to continue critical PSO services.
Scope of Work
This extension will provide continued armed PSO services at existing locations across Northern New Jersey.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Extension (Justification)
- Current Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract 70RFP120DE2000003
- Current Contractor: Paragon Systems, Inc.
- Extension Duration: One month
- Period of Performance Start: June 1, 2026
- Published: May 7, 2026
Justification
The government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with Paragon Systems, Inc. under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source is believed to satisfy agency requirements. A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been posted to www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive proposals, and a Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be made available for this extension. The applicable NAICS Code is 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), with a Small Business Size Standard of $29 million.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kerrin Cahill
- Email: Kerrin.Cahill@fps.dhs.gov