PSO Services throughout Upstate, New York

Background
The Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Acquisitions Division is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of federal facilities. The goal of this contract is to provide continued armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services at various locations throughout the Upstate, New York area, ensuring the ongoing protection of these facilities during a transitional period as a new contract is prepared.

Work Details
The contract involves the provision of armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) services. These services are critical to maintaining security at various federal locations in Upstate New York. The current contract, 70RFP120DE2000002 with Paragon Systems, Inc., will be extended for up to two months to ensure continuity of service while a new contract is established. The government intends to negotiate solely with Paragon Systems, Inc. under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), citing that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements.

Period of Performance
The extended period of performance will begin on May 1, 2026, and will last for up to two months.

Place of Performance
Various locations throughout Upstate, New York.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on the existing contract 70RFP120DE2000002, awarded to Paragon Systems with a value of $102,252,238 and a period of performance from 03/01/20 through 06/30/26. The prior award description indicates Protective Security Officer (PSO) services throughout Upstate New York, including deployment of PSOs at various locations such as FEMA COVID-19 vaccination sites, which aligns closely with the current requirement for continued armed PSO coverage at multiple Upstate New York federal facilities during a short transitional extension.