U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Division of Contracts, Attn: Linda Wise MS-T-7I2, Washington, D.C. 20555

S -- SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE USNRS POC Contact: Carolyn Copper, Contract Specialist, on 301-415-6737, or Elois Wiggins, Contracting Officer, 301-415-7328 The NRC intends to extend the contract with United International Investigative Services (UIIS) on a sole-source basis, from February 1, 1998 to February 28, 1998, with the option to extend the period of performance from March 1, 1998 to March 31, 1998. The contract provides for security guard services at the NRC White Flint North Complex, 11555 and 11545 Rockville Pike, and the NRC Warehouse located at 5000-5010 Bolling Brook Parkway. On an ad hoc basis, protective services are provided at other locations, usually to accommodate NRC hearings and meetings. The current contractor provides the management, supervision, manpower, equipment and supplies (except those provided by the Government) necessary to provide guard services, to carry out the day-to-day assigned responsibilities for access control; security/safety of government and contractor employees, visitors, and guests; protection and control of property and classified and sensitive information; and the maintenance of law and order, at special events that occur at NRC locations which require temporary security support. The current contract expires on January 31, 1998. A new competitive procurement for security guard services is currently being solicited and the due date for receipt of proposals is scheduled for December 23, 1997. Since these services are critical to the agency's mission, the NRC cannot tolerate any interruption of the services being provided under the contract with UIIS. The interruption would adversely affect the NRC's ability to ensure the safety and security of personnel and protection of property and information. Therefore, the contract period may have to be extended to allow sufficient time for the negotiation of the new follow-on contract, which is currently scheduled to be awarded by January 31, 1998. Interested parties must submit written capability statements demonstrating the ability to provide these services. Please note that no other contractor could undertake the responsibilities of the current contractor without a significant transition period. Telephonic responses and responses having insufficient information for evaluation will not be considered. See Note 22.**** (0352)

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