Security Services, Cape Cod Canal, Bourne, MA
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 the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New England District, is soliciting proposals for armed security guard services at the Cape Cod Canal Field Office in Bourne, Massachusetts. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The work involves providing comprehensive security, including access control and perimeter inspections. Quotes are due by April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all management, supervision, labor, materials, and equipment for armed security guard services. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing a single, uniformed, armed Security Guard Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (excluding Federal holidays).
- Manning the guard booth/access control point and performing periodic perimeter inspections.
- Responding to incidents, assessing vehicles/persons, verifying identity, recording entries/exits, confirming visits, verifying manifests, and conducting inspections.
- Providing written reports and communicating with relevant personnel.
- Potentially providing unscheduled security services during elevated force protection conditions, special events, or holiday periods with 24-hour notice, and unscheduled overtime as requested.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (FAR Part 12)
- Period of Performance: Base Year (May 31, 2026 - May 29, 2027) with two (2) one-year option periods.
- NAICS Code: 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $29 Million
- Previous Award: Jet Security LLC for $191,520.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 29, 2026, 02:00 PM Eastern.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Jennifer M. Samela (jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, Price, and Past Performance. A comparative evaluation may be performed.
- Mandatory Form: A "Solicitation Survey" must be completed and submitted with the quote, detailing company information, experience, personnel, certifications, and references. Failure to provide complete information may lead to disqualification.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Licensing: Proof of the Contractor's "Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency" licensure from the Massachusetts State Police Certification Unit is required. This applies to prime contractors; subcontracting does not exempt the awarded contractor from compliance.
- Personnel: Personnel must undergo pre-employment investigation (suitability, criminal record, credit check, US Citizenship), pass physical exams, and be subject to a viable drug abuse-testing program with random testing. At least two employees must be First Aid and CPR certified for shifts with multiple employees; single-employee shifts require First Aid certification.
- Safety: Compliance with USACE Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1) and OSHA standards, including developing a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
- SAM Registration: All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered; non-registered vendors will be rejected.
Important Notes
Interested vendors are encouraged to conduct a site visit; contact Mr. Joe Mazzola for arrangements. FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text.