Unarmed Uniformed Security Force (Protective Force Services)
Overview
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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
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Argonne National Laboratory office, is soliciting proposals for Unarmed Uniformed Security Force (Protective Force Services). This opportunity is for the Argonne National Laboratory site in Lemont, IL 60439, and two off-site locations within 1.5 miles. Proposals are due by June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers comprehensive unarmed, uniformed security guard services, referred to as Protective Force services. Key requirements include:
- Providing security services for the main Argonne National Laboratory site.
- Extending services to two additional off-site locations near the Laboratory.
- Ensuring all services and activities meet or exceed standards set by the State of Illinois, the United States Department of Energy (DOE), and specific Laboratory requirements.
- Compliance with regulations such as 225ILCS447 Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith 2004, State of Illinois Security Contractor and guard licensing requirements, and all applicable DOE Directives, including DOE O 473.3A Protection Program Operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: R430 (Support Professional: Physical Security And Badging)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: June 23, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: May 26, 2026, 16:53 UTC
- Place of Performance: Lemont, IL 60439, United States
Additional Notes
Prospective bidders are advised to review the RFP Letter and Instructions first. A Zip File containing the Draft Contract and general instructions for submitting a proposal in the required 3-part format is attached to the opportunity. For questions, contact Derrek Patton at dpatton@anl.gov or 630-252-7054, or Jackie Arriaga at arriaga@anl.gov or 630-252-0978.