Social Security Guards Contract (HQ , NSC, WBDOC, SSC/RTP)
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 Social Security Administration (SSA) is soliciting proposals for Protective Security Services at its Headquarters (Baltimore, MD), National Support Center (NSC), White Oak Building (WBDOC), and Southeast Service Center/Regional Training Program (SSC/RTP). This opportunity is for a combination firm-fixed-price and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, at 5 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide armed protective security officers, materials, equipment, and transportation. Key requirements include adherence to security and suitability standards, PIV credentialing, and records management training. Services must comply with various FAR and agency-specific clauses related to labor standards, privacy, information security, and subcontracting.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combination Firm-Fixed-Price and IDIQ
- Period of Performance: Includes a 45-day transition period (June 2, 2026, to July 17, 2026), a 12-month base year, four 12-month option years, and an option to extend services for 6 months.
- Pricing: Features CLINs for various locations and periods, along with optional additional services at hourly rates.
- Set-Aside: Not a set-aside; however, a small business subcontracting plan is required (Attachment D.18), with agency subcontracting goals provided for FY2026.
- Labor Relations: A Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for security personnel at the SSA NSC facility in Urbana, MD, is provided, detailing wage rates, benefits, and work rules. Bidders must understand these terms.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted via the Unison Marketplace portal.
- Due Date: May 1, 2026, at 5 PM ET.
- Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for March 31, 2026.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a Best Value Trade-off analysis, with Experience and Past Performance combined being significantly more important than Price.
- Requirements: Key submission requirements include a non-price volume (limited to 20 pages) and a price volume, including a completed SF-1449 and detailed pricing breakdowns.
- Unison Fees: The Unison Marketplace fee is automatically added to each CLIN upon submission, with a cap of 3.93% or $18,150, whichever is lower. The winning contractor pays this fee.
- Labor Rates: Specific labor rates for NSC-Maryland and WBDOC-Pennsylvania positions (PSO, CCO, PCO, SGT, Security Officer, Control Center Operator, Lead/Shift Supervisor) are provided, including actual rates, health & welfare, retirement, and shift differentials.
Amendments
Amendment 004 clarified the transition period to 45 days and confirmed that the solicitation deadline was not extended. Previous amendments addressed proposal due date extensions and questions.