Urgent Immediate Requirement for Level 2 Armed Guards Lacy WA
Overview
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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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 is urgently soliciting proposals for Level II Armed Guard Services in Lacey, WA, to support Disaster DR-4906-WA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for immediate requirements, with services commencing on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 06:45 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Level II Armed Protective Security Officers (PSOs) to safeguard federal employees, visitors, and property at temporary and fixed facilities within declared disaster areas in Washington State. Initially, one (1) Level II armed guard post requires two (2) Level 2-Armed Guards providing 24/7 coverage (two PSO/Guards per day, with shifts from 0630-1830 and 1830-0630). The vendor must have four (4) Level II Armed PSOs available at the start of the contract. Key tasks include guard post duties, access/egress control, security screening, visitor processing, patrol, emergency response, and enforcing building rules. Additional locations within Washington State may be required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Urgent Requirement)
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Period of Performance: Base 90 days (May 1, 2026, to July 30, 2026), with potential for three 90-day option periods, totaling 360 days.
- Place of Performance: Lacey, WA (Joint Field Office at 4522 Pacific Avenue SE, Lacey, WA 98503), and other disaster-related sites within Washington State.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED. However, offers are primarily solicited from businesses residing or operating in designated disaster area counties and reservations within Washington State (State of Washington Disaster Declaration 4906). If no qualified offerors are available from these areas, all offerors will be considered.
Key Requirements
Personnel must be Department of Labor (DOL) category 27102 Guard II security personnel, U.S. Citizens, proficient in English, possess a high school diploma/GED, relevant experience (military/security), active firearms permit, state/local licenses, and CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Officers must be at least 21 years old. Contractors are responsible for providing specific uniforms, equipment, firearms (9mm or .40 caliber), ammunition, ballistic vests, and communication devices. Personnel will undergo background investigations (Moderate Risk, Tier 2) and must comply with DHS/FEMA security directives.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026, by 09:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Instructions: Email quotations to Sandra.Shanks@fema.dhs.gov and FEMA-R10-Contracts@fema.dhs.gov. The solicitation document also lists Richard.Albidress@fema.dhs.gov as a recipient. Use subject line: "70FBR026Q00000015 Level II Armed Guards for Lacy, WA."
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on best value, considering:
- Experience: Verifiable experience in Level II armed guard operations, preferably in disaster response.
- Price: Hourly rate for one guard post, 12 hours per day (fully burdened).
- Past Performance: Federal contracts from the past seven years.
- Offeror Requirements: Active SAM.gov registration with a current UEI, current online representations and certifications, and a Disaster Area Representation statement.
Additional Notes
This requirement is subject to funds availability. The Department of Labor Service Contract Act Wage Rate Determination (No. 2015-5533, Revision No. 27 for Thurston County, WA) applies, and bidders must account for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.