Social Security Administration, Deputy Commissioner for Finance, Assessment and Management, Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21207-5279

R -- ON CALL EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SERVICES SOL SSA-RFP-00-0345 DUE 072500 POC Dick Tokosch, Contract Specialist, Phone 4109659492, Fax 4109669310, Email dick.tokosch@ssa.gov -- Dick Tokosch, Contract Specialist, Phone 4109659492, Fax 4109669310, Email dick.tokosch@ssa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=SSA-RFP-00-0345&LocID=2422. E-MAIL: Dick Tokosch, dick.tokosch@ssa.gov. SSA-RFP-00-0345: On Call Executive Protection Services.The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires Executive Protection services for its Commissioner during high threat situations. A private vendor/contractor will provide Executive Protection service for the Commissioner when threats occur locally, while in travel status and/or at various nationwide locations. These services shall be performed on an _as needed basis_ upon proper notification. When services are requested either verbally or in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO) or designee, the contractor is required to perform the protective services at the time(s) specified for the task. The contractor will have available a minimum of two operatives for immediate response -within 90 minutes of notice- with additional personnel to provide coverage twenty-four (24) hours daily, seven days a week as required. Applicants must possess necessary licenses and certifications relevant to Executive Protection duties, have either Federal, State, Military and/or local police experience performing Executive Protection and possess extensive knowledge regarding jurisdictional matters related to the performance of Executive Protection duties nationally. Applicants must meet background investigation requirements. The firm must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Executive Protection field with certified trained operatives performing the services. Offeror must have a good working relationship including contingency plans with law enforcement agencies, experience communicating and interacting with law enforcement agencies nationwide, and have licensed operatives to provide armed security for the Commissioner (armed security in Washington, D.C. or during commercial air travel not mandatory). Formally trained (i.e., graduate of a police or law enforcement academy or a civilian training academy equal to or exceeding executive protection training provided by Scotti Executive Protection or Kobetz & Associates, Berryville, Virginia).Qualified to safely use pistols, automatic weapons and other related weapons. Have completed evasive and defensive driving training courses prior to receiving assignments requiring these skills. Present a professional appearance, as to dress and demeanour, understand the sensitivity of the Commissioner_s position, communicate effectively, be in excellent physical condition and be bonded and insured. Obtain a satisfactory suitability determination from the SSA Suitability Program Officer prior to commencing service. Provide to the Contracting Officer (CO) and/or Project Officer (PO) copies of resumes, evidence of the most recent weapons qualification and documentation pertaining to required training and experience for the operatives that will be assigned to these duties upon selection of a contractor. Duties include, but are not limited to: preventing intentional or unintentional harm or embarrassment to the Commissioner, Agency and the U.S. Government. allowing the Commissioner to freely carry out the functions of the Officeof the Commissioner without fear of physical harm or public embarrassment to the Agency, prevent the disruption of Government service, prevent the possibility of attempts by disgruntled and dissident elements within our society to force their will upon the public through fear and intimidation, serve as a deterrent to future actions which might be contemplated against the Commissioner and position operatives to provide security for the Commissioner at least one hour prior to the start of an assignment or immediately in cases of scheduled change or emergency situations, provide armed executive protection locally and nationwide wearing protective gear at all times during duty hours when providing security for the Commissioner. Armed security in Washington, D.C. or during commercial air travel not required, safeguard communications, security and classified information, establish liaison with CO or PO and federal/local law enforcement investigative/intelligence agencies as required. Any organization which believes it has the relevant experience, personnel, facilities, systems, etc. to perform the described tasks should submit a written request (fax or e-mail) to the Contracting Officer within 10 business days from the publication of this announcement requesting a copy of the solicitation. Requests received after this date will not be honored. The RFP is scheduled for release on or about August 4 with responses due on or about August 23. Posted 07/11/00 (D-SN473575). (0193)

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