R--Security Services at Davis and Parker Dams

The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado Dams Office, has issued a sources sought notice for armed security services at Davis Dam and Parker Dam. The scope of work requires well-trained, highly capable armed security personnel to serve as a visible deterrent to unlawful activities, identify and report threats to facilities and personnel, and coordinate with local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies. Personnel are also expected to engage professionally with the public to maintain a safe and secure environment. The performance areas span multiple states, including Mohave County, Arizona, and Clark County, Nevada, for Davis Dam, as well as La Paz County, Arizona, and San Bernardino County, California, for Parker Dam. To be eligible, contractors must hold specific state licenses: a security guard agency license from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, a security company license from the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board, and a Private Patrol Operator license from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. All personnel must maintain valid state-issued credentials and firearms permits, meeting all local training and proficiency requirements. Interested parties must submit a capability statement including their business information, Unique Entity Identifier, NAICS code 561612 classification, and socioeconomic status. Registration in the System for Award Management is mandatory for any future solicitation. The response deadline for this market research effort is November 5, 2026.