Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 for Commercial Services and FAR Part 15 negotiation... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 for Commercial Services and FAR Part 15 negotiations,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are indicated below. This solicitation is subject to a local area evaluation preference. This solicitation allows for both local and non-local firms to submit a proposal but grants a 10% preference to the local firm in accordance with FAR 26.202-2. Offers received from other businesses will be considered and reviewed. Offerors (firms submitting proposals) must provide proof of compliance with FAR 52.226-3, which relates to representations for firms involved in disaster or emergency area contracts. Volume I: Technical Factors. Volume II: Price This requirement refers to the need for Contract Level II Armed Security Guards to provide security services at disaster-related sites and facilities in several counties within the State of North Carolina. The primary role of these security guards is to safeguard federal employees, visitors, and federal property at both temporary and fixed facilities. These services are contracted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during times of disaster and emergency declarations to ensure the protection of personnel and assets. Counties Included: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey. Specifically, the security services are in support of disaster declaration DR-4827-NC, which was triggered by Hurricane Helene. All interested companies shall provide proposals for the solicited services described in Attachment 1 (Statement of Work) and Attachment 7 (Pricing Worksheet). This Contract has a Base Period of Performance of 3 months from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 and Two (2) 3-month Option Periods.