U.S. Marshals Service, Business Services Division, 600 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

S -- ARMED GUARD SERVICES SOL MS-97-R-0016 POC POC: Nancy E. Reese, Phone No. 703-416-8957 The United States Marshals Service is seeking competitive proposals for armed guard services in the District of Massachusetts. Duties include providing escort/guard services, when required, for Federal prisoners being transported to or from medical facilities, courthouses or jails. The solicitation, set-aside for small business, will require services during the base year and four option years. It is anticipated that contract award will take place on or about October 1, 1997. Requests for Solicitation No. MS-97-R-0016 must be made in writing to the address and POC as specified above. Telefax requests may be sent to 703-603-0011. Evaluation will be based on the initial year plus all four option years. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 7381. (0191)

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