S206--FY26: Unarmed Security Guards

The solicitation for Unarmed Security Guard Services at VACHS facilities, identified as RFP 36C24826R0068, is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 561612, with a revised deadline for offer submissions extending to August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM AST. This is a follow-on contract to the existing 36C24826P0808, and all offers must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1, which provides clarifications on the performance work statement, revised pricing structure, and responses to vendor inquiries. The contract requires comprehensive security services across multiple sites including San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with guards expected to be fully licensed, trained, and compliant with federal and local requirements prior to the start of performance, anticipated no later than September 1, 2026. A transition period of up to 15 calendar days may be granted post-award to facilitate workforce onboarding and operational handover, though contractors must be prepared to meet all credentialing, insurance, and staffing obligations immediately upon award. All pricing is structured as an all-inclusive monthly rate per post, with uniform, sanitary facilities, and operational costs included in the base pricing—no separate line items are permitted. Guards must meet specific qualifications, including valid Puerto Rico Law 108 and U.S. Virgin Islands licenses issued at proposal submission, NACI-level background investigations with a $140 cost per employee, PIV credentialing, annual training in first aid and bloodborne pathogens, and physical fitness standards. Bilingual capability is not mandated uniformly but must be evaluated per location needs, and reflective vests are required for all posts. The government will provide two-way radios at each location; contractors must not furnish communications equipment. Wage determinations govern compensation, but payment must comply with whichever rate—federal or applicable state minimum wage—is higher. Certain requirements, such as CPR certification, meal period staffing structures, lead guard duties, and emergency deployment protocols, remain performance-based, granting contractors discretion in execution as long as services are continuously maintained and labor laws are adhered to. Electronic submission via email to [email hidden] is mandatory, with no downloadable links accepted, and proposals must include completed RFP blocks 30a-30c along with technical, past performance, and price volumes.