S--STLI - Unarmed Guard Services
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 National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses for Unarmed Guard Services at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island National Monuments (STLI). This is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. The government anticipates a competitive, single-award, Labor-Hour contract. Responses are due by March 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive security guard services to ensure the safety of visitors, personnel, and facilities. This includes management, supervision, manpower, training, equipment, supplies, licenses, permits, insurance, pre-employment screenings, and reporting. Duties encompass patrol, screening (up to 17 lanes), package/bag inspection, alarm/CCTV monitoring, and emergency services. The requirement projects approximately 65-75 guards daily, totaling ~137,500 hours/year for NY guards and ~45,500 hours/year for NJ guards. Personnel must be US citizens or lawfully admitted aliens, possess required licenses, undergo ANACI background investigations, E-QIP approval, and pass pre-employment drug screenings. Services will cover operational, surge, and special event periods across designated STLI duty posts including Battery Park, Liberty State Park, Liberty Island, Ellis Island, Marine Inspection Office (MIO), and the Liberty Command Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Anticipated Contract Type: Labor-Hour
- Estimated Period of Performance: March 8, 2027 – March 7, 2032 (one base year and four option years)
- NAICS Code: 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $29,000,000.00
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This Sources Sought specifically targets SMALL BUSINESSES, including CERTIFIED 8(a), HUBZONE, SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED, and WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES. Interested parties must submit a tailored capability statement (maximum 10 pages) addressing the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements and their organizational/staffing capabilities. Submissions should also include the firm's Name, Address, Point of Contact details, UEI Number, SAM Registration Status, and Business Size Status.
Key Attachments & Requirements
A draft PWS is provided, detailing objectives, scope, performance requirements (e.g., staffing, training, background checks), and special requirements (Quality Control Plan, reporting, uniforms, drug testing). Other critical attachments include a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Sample Schedule of Hours, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Security Guard Verification Document, various training curricula (initial, supervisory, annual, government-led), the Security Guard Information Manual (SGIM), Duty Post Locations, and a list of Government-Furnished Equipment. Bidders should review these documents thoroughly to understand the detailed operational and performance standards.
Contact Information
Responses and questions should be directed to Shawn Baublitz (shawn_baublitz@nps.gov), Emily McCollaum (emily_mccollaum@nps.gov), and Matthew Keith (matthew_keith@nps.gov).