36C78626Q50098 -- S206

SOL #: QSE--36C78626Q50098Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Los Angeles, CA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

Guard Services (S206)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 29, 2026
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Last Updated
May 22, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration, is soliciting proposals for Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Los Angeles National Cemetery (LANC). This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a definitive quantity firm-fixed-price for a base year and four option years. The primary objective is to ensure a secure, respectful environment, protecting government property, staff, and visitors. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 5 PM PST.

Opportunity Details

  • Notice ID: 36C78626Q50098
  • Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (36C786)
  • Contract Type: Solicitation (Definitive Quantity Firm-Fixed-Price)
  • Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
  • NAICS Code: 561612 (Security Guards), Size Standard: $29 Million
  • Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
  • Place of Performance: Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide unarmed security guard services, including personnel, equipment, and supervision. Key tasks include:

  • Conducting site patrols (perimeter, interior roadways, columbaria, maintenance areas, facilities).
  • Controlling access points and deterring trespassing, vandalism, theft, and unauthorized activity.
  • Responding to security incidents and emergencies, coordinating with cemetery personnel and local law enforcement.
  • Monitoring and safeguarding critical infrastructure and assets.
  • Supporting interment services and ceremonial events with a professional security presence.
  • Locking and unlocking cemetery gates and the indoor columbarium at designated times (dusk and dawn).
  • Monitoring protest events and assisting visitors.
  • Taking time-stamped photos of specific monuments, columbarium, and the admin building three times per shift.

Period & Place of Performance

  • Period: One (1) Base Year of 12 months, with four (4) 12-month option years.
  • Hours: Weekdays 1600 to 0800 (16 hours); 24 hours on weekends and federal holidays.
  • Location: Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90049.

Key Requirements & Deliverables

  • Personnel Qualifications: Guards must possess California BSIS training/certification, a valid California State guard registration card, pass background checks, be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work, be at least 21 years old, and hold a valid driver's license.
  • Key Personnel: A Program Manager and an Onsite Supervisor are required.
  • Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control (QC) program.
  • Reporting: Daily activity logs (paper form), incident reports (emailed to COR within 2 hours), and time-stamped photos via text message.
  • Equipment: Contractor must furnish all necessary supplies, equipment, and services not provided by the government, including standardized uniforms and a mandatory marked patrol vehicle for every shift.
  • Compliance: Adherence to federal, state, and local laws, VA Directive 0730, NCA Directives, and the Cemetery Emergency Preparedness Plan.
  • Dignity Clause: Strict protocols for working in national cemeteries, emphasizing reverence and respect for headstones, markers, and potential remains. Employee training and signed compliance statements are required.
  • Wage Determination: The latest Service Contract Act Wage Determination (2015-5613, Revision 32, dated 05/13/2026) applies, outlining specific wage rates and fringe benefits for Los Angeles County, CA.

Submission Requirements

  • Proposal Due Date: May 29, 2026, 5 PM PST.
  • Submission Method: Via email to Ralph.Crum@va.gov.
  • Email Subject Line: 36C78626Q50098 _Company Name.
  • Required Documents: SF 1449, VAAR 852.219-75, and two or more completed Past Performance Questionnaires for relevant work performed within the last five years.
  • Technical Proposal: Must demonstrate understanding of the PWS, including a proposed work schedule, materials/uniforms (with photos), equipment list (with photos, including patrol vehicles), a quality control plan, and qualifications of technical personnel.
  • Pricing: Offerors must hold prices firm for sixty (60) calendar days from the closing date.

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on evaluation of:

  1. Past Performance
  2. Technical Capability
  3. Price

Important Notes & Clarifications

  • The vendor site visit (May 13, 2026) and questions deadline (May 15, 2026) have passed.
  • Supervisor oversight can be through periodic site visits; continuous physical presence is not required.
  • The guard post is not manned; public restrooms and outlets in the admin building are available.
  • Recurring security concerns include trespassing, vandalism, protest activity, and homeless encampments (low frequency).

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