36C78626Q50126 Unarmed Security Bakersfield NC -- S206
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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 Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is soliciting proposals for Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Bakersfield National Cemetery in Arvin, CA. This is a new requirement for a Definitive Quantity, Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals are due June 24, 2026, at 10 AM CST.
Purpose & Scope
The primary objective is to provide unarmed security guard services to ensure the safety and security of cemetery property, staff, and visitors, maintaining the dignity and solemnity of the national shrine. The scope includes site patrols (perimeter, interior, facilities), access control, incident response, and support for ceremonies. Services are required during non-operating hours (weekdays 4:00 PM - 8:00 AM) and 24 hours on weekends and federal holidays. The contractor must furnish all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and transportation.
Key Requirements
Offerors must propose personnel who possess California State guard registration, pass background checks, and are at least 21 years old. Key personnel include a Program Manager and an Onsite Supervisor. The contractor is responsible for developing and implementing a Quality Control program and adhering to all federal, state, and local laws, as well as VA/NCA regulations and specific post orders. Compliance with Wage Determination 2015-5603, Revision 30, which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Kern County, CA, is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Definitive Quantity, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month Base Year, with four (4) 12-month option years.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (FAR 19.14).
- NAICS Code: 561612 (Security Guards) with a $29M size standard.
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 24, 2026, at 10 AM CST.
- Submission Method: Via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov. The subject line must include "36C78626Q50126 _Company Name".
- Required Documents: SF 1449, VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting), and at least two Past Performance Questionnaires.
- Evaluation Factors: Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Price. Award will be based on a best-value source selection.
- Vendor Site Visit: Scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST at the Bakersfield National Cemetery. Notification of attendance is required by June 9, 2026.
- Questions Deadline: June 12, 2026, at 2 PM CST via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov.
Important Notes
Offerors are cautioned against making changes to solicitation files and must hold proposed prices firm for sixty (60) calendar days. Incomplete packages may be removed from consideration. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses by reference and includes several attachments such as a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Deliverables Schedule, and a Cemetery Site Map.