36C78626Q50098 -- S206

This contract solicitation, designated 36C78626Q50098, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS Code 561612 for the provision of unarmed security guard services at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its National Cemetery Administration, is seeking a contractor to deliver comprehensive security services including continuous surveillance, access control, routine patrols, facility monitoring, emergency response, and support for ceremonial events such as military funeral honors. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, equipment, supplies, and non-personal services required to fulfill the scope, with no government-furnished facilities or utilities provided. Performance must adhere to VA Directive 0730 for physical security, access control, incident reporting, and emergency preparedness, with explicit prohibitions against armed security, law enforcement activities, or police functions by contract personnel. The contract has a base year of twelve months and four additional twelve-month option years, with services required weekdays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and 24-hour coverage on weekends and federal holidays. Key operational responsibilities include locking and unlocking the main gates and indoor columbarium at dusk and dawn, maintaining daily activity logs and incident reports, and capturing time-stamped photos of designated monuments and buildings during each shift. The solicitation requires strict compliance with FAR clauses related to whistleblower rights, subcontracting with excluded entities, system for award management, and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, certify their SDVOSB status, and demonstrate compliance with the 50% subcontracting limitation for non-VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the end of each performance period. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 29, 2026, to Ralph.Crum@va.gov with a specified subject line format. Evaluation will be conducted using a best-value source selection approach under FAR Part 12, weighing past performance, technical capability, and price without specified weightings. Administrative deliverables include a quality control plan and contractor personnel list due ten days post-award, special qualifications statements five business days before assignment, daily logs submitted daily to the COR, and incident reports sent within two hours of occurrence. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will monitor technical compliance, conduct inspections, and coordinate site access but cannot alter contract terms or commit funds. Payment will be monthly, with deductions