R430--Fire Guard Services for SAVAHCS POP: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2029

This is a sources sought announcement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Fire Guard Services at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona, with a proposed period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029. The objective is to conduct market research to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, and other small businesses capable of providing 24/7 uniformed fire guard services for Building 2, including the first, second, and third floors. Responses must include the company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number, type of small business designation, and a detailed capability statement demonstrating technical expertise and experience relevant to the requirement. The North American Industry Classification System code is 561612 for Security Guards and Patrol Services, with an estimated value of $29 million. The government is not obligated to award a contract, will not reimburse any costs associated with responding, and will not consider this notice as a commitment to proceed with a solicitation. Public Law 109-461 mandates consideration of a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with the possibility of switching to an alternate small business set-aside or full and open competition if insufficient responsive offers are received. No subcontracting is anticipated. The contractor must provide a minimum of one uniformed guard per shift for all seven days of the week, including all federal holidays, with no deviations permitted without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. Personnel must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of experience in security or law enforcement supervision for supervisors, proficiency in written and spoken English, the ability to write clear and accurate reports, and must maintain composure under stress. All employees are subject to a Tier 1 background investigation paid for by the contractor, must be free of criminal records, and must pass physical and medical requirements including binocular vision correctable to 20/30, no color blindness, ability to hear ordinary conversation at 15 feet, negative tuberculosis testing every two years, and subject to random drug screening. Guards must be licensed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety and meet all physical demands of the job. The contractor must supply all uniforms, equipment, and supplies, with specific requirements for insignia, nametags, and prohibition of unauthorized identification. Training is mandatory