Notice of Intent to Award Interim Contract

The IRS plans to award a sole-source interim contract to Security Walls, LLC for a six-month period from May 1, 2017, to October 31, 2017. This contract is intended to ensure the continuation of essential armed guard services that safeguard the public, IRS employees, and government-owned assets, including buildings and infrastructure. Security Walls, LLC currently provides these critical security services at major IRS locations such as Austin, TX; Brookhaven, NY; Washington, DC; and New Carrollton, MD. The procurement is authorized under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for contracting with only one responsible source, and as such, there will be no competitive solicitation or formal request for proposals issued. This notice serves as an announcement of intent and is not a solicitation, meaning no formal proposal submissions will be accepted, and inquiries via phone or voicemail will not be returned. The contract specialist overseeing this action is Cathy S. Collier, who can be contacted via email or phone. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 561612, which pertains to security services. The award supports the IRS’s ongoing security needs at multiple key locations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining uninterrupted, mission-critical protection through an interim period.