S--Security Patrol for the Folsom South Canal
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 Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 10, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of providing unarmed security patrol services for 40 hours per week along the Folsom South Canal. This is for market research purposes only, not a solicitation. Responses are due by April 07, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice aims to gather market information and determine appropriate acquisition strategies. It is issued solely for planning and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. The Bureau of Reclamation will use responses to identify potential sources and inform competition and set-aside decisions.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for unarmed security patrol along the entire 26.7-mile length of the Folsom South Canal, which extends from Nimbus Dam to Winton, CA. Patrols are required 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays), including holidays. Key tasks include:
- Patrolling specific locations and documenting trespassers on Federal land, contacting law enforcement as needed.
- Addressing prohibited activities (fishing, swimming, boating) in public areas of Section 1 of the canal.
- Weekly inspection of Federal property perimeters for homeless camps.
- Inspecting gates, fences, and locks for vandalism or non-operation.
- Reporting unauthorized water diversions and notifying authorities of major canal breaches.
Requirements for Responses
Interested firms should submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. This should include:
- Previous experience of similar scope.
- Capability level (prime or subcontractor).
- Personnel qualifications (e.g., California Security Guard license).
- Firm's business size status and classification (e.g., small business, 8(a), HUBZONE, WOSB, SDB, VOSB).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research stage)
- Response Due: April 07, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
- Published: April 01, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning only. Responses will not be reimbursed. All interested parties must respond to any subsequent solicitation published on www.sam.gov. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for reference, detailing requirements such as vehicles capable of operating in muddy/rocky conditions and the provision of government keys for access.