Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services for Los Angeles California and surrounding areas

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Protective Service, is conducting market research for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to procure Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services across Los Angeles, California, and surrounding areas. The goal is to ensure the safety and security of federal properties, employees, officials, and visitors. The anticipated scope includes an annual average of 993,378 productive recurring hours, with approximately 2% designated as Temporary Additional Service hours and an additional 2,000 Emergency Security Services hours available annually. The contractor is expected to provide and maintain all necessary resources—including management, supervision, trained personnel, equipment, supplies, licenses, clearances, permits, insurance, pre-employment screenings, and reporting—to fully comply with the Statement of Work. The contract is anticipated to have a five-year performance period from October 1, 2027, through September 30, 2032, with performance centered in Los Angeles, CA, including nearby locations. The solicitation, identified as 70RFPW26RW9000001 and issued on June 2, 2026, is explicitly a Sources Sought Notice and not a formal solicitation or request for proposals, meaning no bids or cost information will be accepted at this stage. However, potential offerors must be prepared to meet critical prerequisites, including possessing or being able to obtain a Secret-level facility clearance and holding active state licenses to perform armed guard services in California. Contractors must also demonstrate financial capability to sustain operations for at least 150 days after award before receiving payment and be able to meet all payroll, subcontracting, and operational obligations without immediate reimbursement. The agency is evaluating industry capabilities and capacity to determine future contract structure and requirements, with no award anticipated from this announcement. Point of contact for inquiries is Rachel Kalac of the FPS West CCG office based in Denver, Colorado.