SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Unarmed Security Guard Services -- 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 Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside aims to ensure a safe, secure, and dignified environment by protecting property and deterring unauthorized activities. Proposals are due March 27, 2026, at 5 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide unarmed security guard services, including routine and random patrols of the cemetery perimeter, interior roadways, columbaria, maintenance areas, and facilities. Key responsibilities include monitoring entrances/exits, responding to security incidents and emergencies, maintaining logs, and submitting incident reports. Guards must be qualified, trained, and licensed per California state requirements, possess positive identification, and maintain a professional image consistent with the cemetery's solemn mission. Services are required daily from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, including federal holidays and weekends.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Definitive Quantity Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year (May 5, 2026 - May 4, 2027) with four (4) 12-month option years, extending potentially through May 4, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Mare Island Naval Cemetery, Vallejo, CA.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 561612 (Security Guards), Size Standard: $29 Million.
- Special Requirements: Contractor personnel must possess valid California State guard registration, 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. The contractor is responsible for uniforms, supplies, and potentially a marked patrol vehicle.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 27, 2026, 5 PM PST.
- Submission Method: Via email to Ralph.Crum@va.gov, with the subject line "36C78626Q50073 _Company Name".
- Evaluation Factors: Best value source selection based on Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Price. Offerors must submit two or more completed Past Performance Questionnaires.
- Key Deadlines:
- Vendor Site Visit: March 18, 2026, 9:30 AM PST (Notify attendance by March 17, 2026, 5 PM PST).
- Questions Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 5 PM PST.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and a Department of Labor Wage Determination for California. Offerors are encouraged to attend the site visit and submit questions by the deadline.