Construction Projects Escorts

The Department of Defense is issuing Solicitation FA520526R0005 for Escort Program Services (EPS) to be performed primarily at Misawa Air Base, with additional OCONUS requirements. The contract, set aside for small‑business participants (WOSB, HUBZone, EDWOSB, SDVOSB) under NAICS 561612, calls for a comprehensive escort capability that includes personnel screening, badge access, and tier‑1 background investigations, but does **not** require a prime contractor facility clearance or a DD254. Offerors must submit a technical proposal that includes a Management/Staffing Plan demonstrating understanding of the PWS, a separate Quality Control Plan (QCP) incorporated under Part I, and compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CM‑C) level requirements. The solicitation also mandates detailed contractor requirements covering contract, human‑resources, and financial management; adherence to government legal holidays, duty‑hour limits, and bio‑environmental/hazmat standards; and provision of required documentation, performance reviews, and communication protocols. Evaluation will be judgmental, focusing on technical capability and conformance to the PWS; non‑compliant proposals will be deemed unacceptable. Key administrative points include the requirement for a Table of Contents, Cross‑References, and List of Tables for each proposal part (each part must be self‑contained), and clarification that cross‑references may only refer to information within the same part. The contract will be awarded as a rated order under DPAS, with a maximum contract value of $29 million. Offerors should note the projected escort volume (0‑35 escorts per task order for FY26‑FY31) and be prepared to staff both U.S. and potentially non‑SOFA‑accredited personnel, provided all individuals meet the tier‑1 clearance and installation access requirements.

Notice ID

e255623395ca4aae8145e151a24f0a56

Solicitation Number

FA520526R0005

NAICS Code

561612

Classification Code

S206