Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) Services for Los Angeles California and surrounding areas

Background
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Services (FPS) is seeking to identify entities capable of providing Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services in Los Angeles, California, and surrounding areas.

The goal of this procurement is to ensure the safety and security of federal properties for employees, officials, and visitors. The estimated annual requirement includes approximately 993,378 productive recurring hours, with additional hours allocated for Temporary Additional Service (TAS) and Emergency Security Services (ESS).

Work Details
The contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary management, supervision, manpower, training, equipment, supplies, licenses, clearances, permits, certificates, insurance, pre-employment screenings, and reports to accomplish PSO services as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Specific tasks include:
- Providing armed security personnel to protect federal properties.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Maintaining operational readiness to respond to security incidents.
- Managing staffing levels to meet the estimated annual hours of service.

Period of Performance
The expected period of performance for the contract is five years from October 1, 2027, to September 30, 2032.

Place of Performance
Los Angeles, California and surrounding areas.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate experience in performing armed guard projects with an estimated annual magnitude of 990,000 hours. They should possess active licenses or permits for armed guard services in California and have the capability to obtain a Secret level facility clearance prior to proposal submission. Additionally, bidders must show financial stability to manage contract responsibilities for at least 150 days post-award without immediate payment.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award 70RFPW22DW9000002, where Paragon Systems provided Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services for Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas from 10/01/22–09/30/27 under a similar scope. The prior work included furnishing armed PSOs to protect federal personnel and property at federally owned and leased buildings across recurring locations such as SSA, OHO, and MEPS, with both recurring and Temporary Additional Security Services performed throughout the Los Angeles area. The current requirement similarly calls for armed PSO staffing, management/supervision, and readiness to support recurring hours plus TAS/ESS coverage in the same geographic region, suggesting continuity of the service model.