36C78626Q50073 -- S206

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide unarmed security guard services at the Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, ensuring a secure, respectful, and dignified environment for visitors, staff, and government property.

• Provide unarmed security guard services including perimeter and grounds patrols, incident response, and property surveillance.

• Deter trespassing, vandalism, theft, and unauthorized activity.

• Monitor administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, flagpoles, monuments, columbarium walls, and public restrooms.

• Respond immediately to security incidents, coordinating with authorities and the COR, and submitting incident reports within 2 hours.

• Maintain professional appearance and conduct, upholding the solemn mission of the cemetery.

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, VA directives, and site-specific Post Orders.

• Services are required during hours of 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, including scheduled and unscheduled federal holidays and weekends.

• Contractor must develop and maintain an effective Quality Control (QC) program, including a barcode scanning system for patrols and incident reporting.

• Government will evaluate performance based on a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Key performance objectives include zero deviation in patrols, incident response, property surveillance, professional appearance, and compliance with Post Orders.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

• Place of Performance: Mare Island Naval Cemetery, Imhoff Rd, Vallejo, California, 94592.

• 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 possess a valid driver's license.

• A signed statement verifying required training/certification must be provided 5 business days prior to assignment.

• Contractor must maintain lists of all personnel and vehicles on site.

• Key personnel include a Program Manager and On-Site Supervisor with specific qualifications.

• Contractor must adhere to specific security requirements, including key control and reporting procedures.

• Government will provide no facilities; contractor may use portable restrooms.

• Contractor must furnish uniforms, supplies, and potentially a marked patrol vehicle.

• Relevant attachments include QASP, Deliverables Schedule, Estimated Workload Data, Cemetery Site Map, Post Order Template, Incident Report Template, and Daily Log Template.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5655, Revision No. 25, dated 12/03/2025) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the State of California, County of Solano. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations required for contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.

This document lists specific occupational codes, titles, and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. It also specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and Paid Sick Leave provisions mandated by Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.

This document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value, as it is a wage determination, not a solicitation itself. However, it references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which apply to federal contracts awarded on or after specific dates.

This document does not contain proposal submission or evaluation criteria. It is a reference document for wage rates.

This document does not specify eligibility or set-aside requirements. It applies to all federal contracts covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area.

• The document includes detailed lists of occupations across various categories (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology, Protective Service).
• It outlines specific provisions for paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
• It details hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.
• A conformance process is described for classifying service employees not listed in the wage determination.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Unarmed Security Guard Services at the Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) requires these services to ensure a safe and secure environment, protect property, and support the dignity of the cemetery.

• Provide unarmed security guard services.

• Conduct routine and random patrols of the cemetery perimeter, interior roadways, columbaria, maintenance areas, and facilities.

• Monitor entrances, exits, and perimeter.

• Respond to security incidents, emergencies, and suspicious activity.

• Maintain logs and submit incident reports.

• Ensure guards are qualified, trained, and licensed per California state requirements.

• Guards must possess positive, photographic identification.

• Provide a professional image consistent with the solemn mission of the cemetery.

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, VA/NCA regulations, and post orders.

• Contract Type: Definitive quantity firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months, with four (4) 12-month option years.

  • Base Year: 05/05/2026 - 05/04/2027
  • Option Year I: 05/05/2027 - 05/04/2028
  • Option Year II: 05/05/2028 - 05/04/2029
  • Option Year III: 05/05/2029 - 05/04/2030
  • Option Year IV: 05/05/2030 - 05/04/2031

• Hours of Operation: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM daily (5 hours per day).

• Offer Due Date: March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM PT.

• Submission Method: Via email to Ralph.Crum@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Best value source selection based on Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Price.

• A vendor site visit is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 9:30 AM PST.

• Questions due by March 20, 2026, 5 PM PST.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561612 (Security Guards), Size Standard: $29 Million.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions.

• Attachments include Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Deliverables Schedule, Estimated Workload Data, Cemetery Site Map, Post Order Template, Incident Report Template, and Daily Activity Log Template.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended for clients to evaluate a contractor's performance on a previous project. It is used to gather information that will assist the government in evaluating the contractor's past performance as part of a source selection process.

• Contractor Information: Fields for firm name, CAGE code, address, UEI number, contact details, and details about their role (prime, subcontractor, etc.) on the project.
• Contract Information: Details about the contract, including number, type, title, location, award and completion dates, original and final prices, and explanations for any differences.
• Project Description: A section for the contractor to describe the project and its relevance to the current opportunity.
• Client Information: Fields for the client's name, title, contact details, and a description of their role.
• Adjective Ratings: A detailed rating scale (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) with definitions for evaluating contractor performance across various categories.
• Performance Categories: Specific areas for client evaluation, including Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General performance.
• Remarks: A section for narrative comments, strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, and an overall rating.

Bidders may be required to provide this form to their clients to complete for past contracts. The completed questionnaire provides critical feedback on the contractor's performance, which is a key factor in government source selections. Understanding the questions and rating criteria can help bidders prepare to provide relevant information to their clients and anticipate how their past performance might be evaluated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides addendum instructions to FAR 52.212-1 for a competitive solicitation. It outlines general guidance for proposal preparation, submission, and evaluation, aiming to award a contract to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Proposals must be compliant with all solicitation requirements.

• Incomplete packages may be deemed unacceptable.

• Offerors must thoroughly review specifications and understand contract requirements.

• Specific forms to be completed include: SF 1449, VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022).

• Submission of two or more completed Past Performance Questionnaires is required.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for sixty (60) calendar days from the closing date.

• A post-award/pre-performance conference will be scheduled.

• Proposal Submission: Via email to Ralph.Crum@va.gov with subject line: 36C78626Q50073 _Company Name. Deadline: March 27, 2026, 5 PM PST.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Past Performance
  2. Technical Capability
  3. Price

• Evaluation Process: Offers will be evaluated without discussions, but discussions may be held if in the Government's interest.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Vendor Site Visit: March 18, 2026, 9:30 AM PST.
  • Notification of Site Visit Attendance: No later than March 17, 2026, 5 PM PST.
  • Questions Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 5 PM PST.

• This is a competitive solicitation.

• A vendor site visit is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at the Mare Island Naval Cemetery.

• Offerors are encouraged to notify the Contracting Officer of their attendance plans for the site visit.

• All questions must be submitted via email by March 20, 2026, and will be addressed via amendment.

• Proposals must not be altered from the original format without prior written consent.