AMENDMENT 1 R430--New 5-year contract for Security Guards Services for the Milwaukee VAMC & Union Grove and Oconomowoxc CBOCs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This is Amendment 1 to Solicitation 36C25226Q0346 for a new 5-year contract for Security Guard Services for the Milwaukee VAMC & Union Grove and Oconomowoc CBOCs. This amendment primarily addresses questions to the Statement of Work (SOW), providing crucial clarifications for potential bidders. The opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Change
This amendment provides official answers to submitted questions regarding the solicitation for Unarmed Security Services. It clarifies various aspects of the requirement, including site visits, licensing, staffing, incident response, and equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Amendment 1)
- Product Service Code: R430 - Support Professional: Physical Security And Badging
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Department/Agency: Veterans Affairs
- Office: 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
- Place of Performance: Milwaukee, WI (and Union Grove, Oconomowoc CBOCs)
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: May 22, 2026
Key Clarifications from Amendment 1
- Site Visit: No voluntary or recommended site visit is available.
- Incumbent: REDCON is the incumbent, but this is a new requirement with an added location.
- Historical Data: The government will not provide historical turnover and absenteeism data.
- Wisconsin Security Licenses: Wisconsin private security licenses are highly recommended for individuals. The Wisconsin Private Detective Agency license must be in place at the time of offer submission (June 2, 2026).
- Staffing: Supervisor and relief staffing must be included within hourly rates. Overtime is not permissible; only the DOM will cover holiday time. Cross-post staffing flexibility is permitted.
- Incident Response: Security personnel should call VA Police immediately for emergencies (response within 2-4 minutes). Security officers should also respond within 2-4 minutes if requested.
- Equipment: Radios, parking access, credentials, and panic systems will be furnished at no cost.
- Prior Solicitation Data: Prior solicitation packages for 36C25221Q0554 are not available; bidders should use FPDS or SAM.gov for historical data. This is a new requirement with added stations of duty.
Impact on Solicitation
This amendment clarifies critical aspects of the solicitation, particularly regarding licensing requirements, staffing expectations, and operational procedures. Bidders must carefully review these answers as they directly impact proposal preparation and pricing. All other original solicitation details remain in effect unless explicitly modified by this amendment.