National Cemetery Administration - Unarmed Security Guards - Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery

This contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation issued by the National Cemetery Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs for unarmed security services at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California. The solicitation, numbered 36C78626Q50171, was posted on June 24, 2026, with proposals due by July 10, 2026, and requires submission exclusively via email to the contracting officer. The work involves providing full-time armed security personnel during weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., covering physical security, access control, incident response, and compliance with VA and National Cemetery Administration directives. The contract structure includes a one-year base period and four optional one-year periods extending through August 30, 2031, with performance required entirely at the cemetery site under FOB destination terms. All personnel must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work, be at least 21 years old, hold a valid California BSIS guard registration, maintain an active driver’s license, and pass a criminal background check. Contractors must submit detailed documentation, including pre-assignment certifications, daily logs, incident reports, and post order templates, and adhere to strict protocols regarding lock combinations, key card usage, and reporting. The solicitation mandates full compliance with multiple FAR and VAAR clauses addressing conflicts of interest, whistleblower rights, human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, labor standards, equal opportunity, and electronic payment submissions through Tungsten Network. Offerors must demonstrate past performance on federal contracts using CPARS and a submitted questionnaire, showcase technical capability through proposed staffing qualifications, training, equipment, uniforms, and quality control measures, and submit a competitive price that is evaluated for fairness and reasonableness under FAR 12.204(a). Award will be made based on best value through a trade-off analysis, not lowest price technically acceptable, with evaluation weights favoring past performance and technical capability over price alone. The contractor is responsible for supplying all equipment, vehicles, uniforms, and supplies, while the government retains final inspection and acceptance authority at the site using the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Specific state requirements under California law and NCA directives govern uniforms, emergency preparedness, and personal protective equipment. Electronic submission of invoices is required, with payment processed through the VA’s designated system, and all offerors must be registered in SAM, possess a valid UEI and