District Security Officer - Personal Services Contract

The contract establishes a personal services agreement for District Security Officers (DSOs) to support the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) primarily at the Landover Operations Center in Maryland, with requirements spanning all USMS districts nationwide. Authorized by a 2004 class deviation memo from the Department of Justice allowing personal services contracting, the contract is structured as a labor-hour fixed-price agreement covering a base period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, along with four one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2030. The DSOs provide critical prisoner transport, detention, and security services under direct government supervision, with a workload of up to 1,920 labor hours annually plus up to 200 overtime hours per year. Recruitment for individual qualified personnel occurs via open posting on sam.gov throughout the contract duration. Notably, security companies are excluded from eligibility under this authority, ensuring personnel are contracted individually in accordance with the statement of work. The contract incorporates comprehensive federal acquisition clauses and DOJ-specific security requirements emphasizing personnel clearance levels ranging from Public Trust to Top Secret/SCI, strict identification verification, and adherence to DOJ security protocols governing classified and sensitive information. Contractors and any subcontractors must comply with stringent non-disclosure agreements, restrict work to government facilities with no remote work permitted, and maintain full accountability for equipment and information upon employee separation. The contract also includes provisions requiring electronic funds transfer for payments, formal inspection and acceptance overseen by a designated Contracting Officer’s Representative, and conforming to federal records preservation standards. Despite the clearly outlined labor hour quantities and multi-year performance period, no pricing details or evaluation factors for award were provided, indicating that pricing and award decisions may occur post-solicitation or be established by negotiation. Submission of proposals is permitted electronically and by mail, with clear deadlines and contact points specified, emphasizing compliance with FAR standards and DOJ issuance directives throughout the contract lifecycle.