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Unarmed Security Guards at the SLVHCS POP: 12/16/2026 - 12/15/2027 4 Option Years POC: Christopher Rossi

ID: 36C25627Q0078 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  85%
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Background
The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) is seeking to procure non-personal, unarmed security guard services to ensure the safety and security of its medical facilities. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has determined that its premises are under law enforcement jurisdiction, necessitating contracted security services when VA police officers are unavailable.

This contract aims to provide licensed and trained unarmed security guards at the SLVHCS Medical Center located at 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide licensed unarmed security guards trained and qualified on duty from the first day of performance through completion of the contract in accordance with the Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) and any other mandatory federal, state, local, and VA regulations. The services include:
1. Staffing various posts including a Security Guard Supervisor available 24/7/365 to oversee other guards.
2. Stationary posts at multiple locations within the SLVHCS Medical Center with specific hours of operation detailed for each site.
3. Ensuring coverage during U.S. federal holidays as specified in the contract.
4. Providing all necessary personnel, equipment, uniforms, training, and supervision for effective security operations.
5. Maintaining a current listing of employees and ensuring all guards meet training and certification requirements as per state regulations.

Period of Performance
The contract period is from December 16, 2026, to December 15, 2027, with four option years available.

Place of Performance
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS) New Orleans LA 70119 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be registered as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). All guards must be U.S. citizens aged 18 or older with no felony convictions and must possess a valid driver's license or state ID issued by Louisiana. They must also have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Additionally, bidders must ensure that all personnel meet training requirements including First Aid and OSHA standards.
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes and issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10- Market Research, in order to conduct market research. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. This announcement is based on the best information available at this time and is subject to future modification. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification, Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business. (SDVOSB/VOSB), HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS code is 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) and the size standard is $29 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is S206, Housekeeping Guard Services. Requirement: The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) has a requirement for non-personal, unarmed security guard services. The contractor shall provide licensed unarmed security guards trained and qualified on duty from the first day of performance through completion of the contract in accordance with the Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) and any other mandatory federal, state, local and VA regulation at the following SLVHCS Medical Center locations: ALL SITES ARE LOCATED AT 2400 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119. Responses must be received by no later than 13:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Friday, 4 November, 2026. Responses shall be emailed to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov Capabilities Statements to include UEI number. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award (as applicable). SAM: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No quotes will be accepted.
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Response Deadline
Due in 13 Days
Posted
Set Aside
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)
Place of Performance
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS) New Orleans, LA 70119 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$29 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$1,500,000 - $6,000,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Advancing to Solicitation
21%
On 10/21/26 VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network issued Sources Sought 36C25627Q0078 for Unarmed Security Guards at the SLVHCS POP: 12/16/2026 - 12/15/2027 4 Option Years POC: Christopher Rossi due 11/4/26. The opportunity was issued with a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set aside with NAICS 561612 (SBA Size Standard $29 Million) and PSC S206.
Primary Contact
Title
Contracting Specialist
Name
Christopher Rossi   Profile
Phone
christopher.rossi2@va.gov

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00256
Source Organization Code
100186525
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christopher.rossi2@va.gov
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