SOURCES SOUGHT
S -- Personal Services Contract Guards
- Notice Date
- 8/15/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561612
— Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service, Prisoner Transportation Division, 4150 Mulberry Drive Suite 140, Kansas City, MO, 64116
- ZIP Code
- 64116
- Solicitation Number
- DJMS-06-JPT-M-0173
- Description
- The United States Marshals Service/Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) intends to issue individual personal services Contract Guard purchase orders for the Virgin Islands. These purchase orders will be issued with a fixed hourly rate and a not to exceed total dollar value, and will be for the government fiscal year beginning 01 October 2005 and ending 30 September 2006. These personal services contracts will be for on call, as needed, armed and unarmed guard services for the transportation of federal prisoners and illegal aliens/detainees on JPATS airlifts. Prior to award, a fit for duty medical examination and drug test will be required (at the expense of the prospective guard). In addition to experience, an extensive background investigation, and physical fitness requirements must be met. Guards will be required to perform support in one of the following areas: Backend security on JPATS aircraft, (backend security will be required to fly daily and must arrive at the hanger ready to perform their duties). There is minimal lead-time and missions can be cancelled at the last minute. JPATS hanger security duty. Security duty at the BOP Federal Transfer Center (FTC). Guards will be assisting, Aviation Enforcement Officers (AEO), Deputy United States Marshals (DUSM), Immigration Customs Enforcement, Immigration Enforcement Agents (ICE/IEA) and Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Officers in the secure custody of any prisoner/alien/inmate from the time the detainee is accepted into the custody of JPATS until the detainee is properly removed. ?Secure custody? of a prisoner/alien/detainee means the guard can physically control the prisoner in the event of an attempted escape. Guards may be required to carry firearms and other tactical equipment in order to execute their duties. There is significant travel associated with this position. It is possible that the guard will have to remain overnight in a location with little or no advance notification. Upon award, all guards must complete an approved, certified flight safety training program. It is requested that interested persons contact the Contracting Officer for an information package. This notice if for informational purposes only. NO SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE. Respondents to this notice may be requested to provide additional information/details based upon their initial submission. The following are the minimum requirements. Please note, if you do not fully meet these requirements, please do not apply. Minimum Requirements: United States citizen and reside in the U.S. or its territories Be at least 21 years old Speak English Demonstrate a proficiency in firearms that meets the USMS standards Have a minimum of one (1) year experience in law enforcement and/or security matters related to prisoners handling and detention Further, applicants experience must have been acquired within the last five years Examples of qualifying experience: An active, retired or former sworn officer of a state or local law enforcement agency An active, retired or former correctional officer of a state or local detention facility A former or retired federal law enforcement officer A former or retired military police officer or noncommissioned officer with experience in the performance of guard duties over detainees on a regular basis NOTE: Experience as a private security guard does not qualify an applicant unless it involved at least 3 years of guard duties over detainees on a regular basis and the applicant received an accredited course of training. Academic or technical training may not be substituted for experience. INTERESTED? If you meet all of the above requirements, contact Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshals, Larry Yeo at 405-680-3446 or Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Officer Jeff Kelley at 405-680-3469 for an application package.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Justice, Air Operations Division, St. Croix, US VI
- Zip Code: 85340
- Country: USA, VI
- Zip Code: 85340
- Record
- SN00870406-W 20050817/050815211742 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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