36C78626Q50131 -- S206

Unarmed Security Guard services with vehicle patrol are being solicited for the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona under contract number 36C78626Q50131, issued as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 561612. The contract is structured as a five-year period with a base year running from September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through September 14, 2031, with a total potential duration of five years and six months if all options are exercised. Performance is required 24/7 at the cemetery located at 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024, with FOB Destination terms in effect. The contractor must provide all non-government equipment and personnel, except for two government-issued two-way radios, and ensure the safety, dignity, and security of the site by conducting perimeter and ground patrols, monitoring critical infrastructure, supporting ceremonial events, deterring unauthorized access, and providing professional visitor assistance in strict compliance with VA and National Cemetery Administration standards. Proposals must be submitted via email to ralph.crum@va.gov by 5:00 p.m. CST on May 27, 2026, using the specified subject line format and must include completed SF 1449, VAAR 852.219-75 certification, and at least two Past Performance Questionnaires. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management, possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier, and certify as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business through the VIP database. Evaluation of proposals follows a best-value trade-off approach, prioritizing past performance on similar work, followed by technical capability including proposed staffing, equipment, quality control plans, and personnel qualifications, with price considered last. Key personnel requirements include a Program Manager available during standard business hours and an On-Site Supervisor with four years of supervisory experience, a current state security license, and authority to oversee at least five guards simultaneously; all guards must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work, pass background checks, and maintain valid state licenses. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and associated performance standards, including metrics for patrol coverage, incident response, and compliance with post orders, will be used to measure contractor performance. Payment will be processed electronically via Tungsten Network using Electronic