INSTALLATION PLACE OF PERFORMANCE/HOURS OF OPERATION
The contractor shall support the DMA CA and each Installation Commander addressed in this contract.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
One (1) IACP at main gate, 3 shifts, 24/7, manned by two (2) guards per shift.
Security staff on duty will be required to hold the Master Keys for the Billeting
Program in case of an after-hours need, as well as hold keys for the Billeting
Program and issue them to guests that check in after hours, when the Billeting
office is closed. **This location will have special events requiring an additional
IACP, traffic/parking control, and crowd security. Notice of these events will be
given at least two (2) weeks in advance and will entail a description of the
event, estimated attendees, logistical considerations, anticipated effects to
security posturing, authority from the Post Commander, and duration of
support required. Any special events will be billed separately with a standalone
purchase order for that event at contracted rates.
- Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) Richmond Internation Airport
Henrico County, VA
One (1) IACP at main gate, 3 shifts, 24/7, manned by two (2) guards per shift.
**Roving patrol required at non-consistent times to check for general condition
and security if equipment, buildings, personnel, fence lines, and opposition
intelligence gathering.
- Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Defense Supply Center - Richmond,
Richmond, VA
Access control, one (1) guard per shift, Monday – Friday, one (1) shift, 10 hours
per day (7am-5pm) and one weekend per month (Drill weekend).
**For Drill weekends only – Saturday/Sunday shift, 10 hours per day (7am-
5pm), one (1) guard per shift. The Government reserves the right to have select
guards on the JFHQ premises.
- Maneuver Training Center (MTC), Fort Pickett
Blackstone, Nottoway County, VA
One (1) IACP at West Gate, two overlapping 8-hour shifts, one (1) guard per
shift, Tuesday-Friday, 6a-6p.
One (1) IACP at Main Gate, 3 shifts, 24/7, manned by two (2) guards per shift
Visitor Control Center (VCC) Access Control, one (1) guard per shift
Monday-Friday, one (1) shift, 10 hours per day (7:00a-5pm) and one weekend
per month (Drill weekend).
**For Drill weekends only – Saturday/Sunday, one (1) shift, 10 hours per day
(7am-5pm), one (1) guard per shift.
- One Security Guard Supervisor for each Installation shall be designated per
shift. Supervisor shall be assigned as a working guard during one (1) of three (3)
shifts at each Installation. Two daily roving patrols are required at nonconsistent
times to check for general condition and security if equipment,
buildings, personnel, fence lines, and threat intelligence gathering.
The start/stop shift times will be determined by the Installation Commander or contract
administrator (CA). Contract security personnel schedules will not exceed forty (40) hours per
week. The contractor will not be compensated for additional time that was not scheduled. The
contractor will provide shift relief for employees during meals (when possible). All contract
employees will be required to respond as directed when taking lunch. Contractors on scheduled
duty shall not disarm or leave the installation unless authorized by the CA, as this will affect
manning and response capability. The contract employees at each installation shall provide
internal pre-and post-shift briefings to pass on shift activity information to the oncoming shift.
- The designated contractor supervisor at each installation shall provide
schedules to the CA by email no less than seven (7) days prior to the start of
the respective schedule. Additionally, these schedules will be posted at least
three (3) calendar days before the beginning of each workweek. Contract
security employees are considered essential personnel and manning
requirements do not change during inclement weather or holidays.
- The CA and available manning ultimately dictate the type of schedule required.
Each CA or Installation Physical Security Officer will notify contract security
employees at the earliest convenience when a change is required. It is
important to note that this scenario usually happens during contingency
operations with short notice.
- Contract security employees shall not perform any duty in excess of twelve
(12) hours and must have at least eight (8) hours rest between shifts. No
security officer shall man any post with any evidence of alcohol or drug use, be
it prescribed or otherwise, that would impair/alter judgement or performance.
- Contract security employees who are also employed by DMA in any other
capacity may not be scheduled to work contract assignments on the same
calendar day as an agency shift.
Qualifications
MINIMUM GUARD REQUIREMENTS.
Civilian or military law enforcement/security experience is highly preferred; however, the
contractor will ensure that all guards meet the following qualifications prior to posting:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be drug free and remain drug free for the duration of this contract.
- Have knowledge of procedures and experience with use of wire and radio
communications and report writing.
- Be a high school graduate or possess a Graduate Equivalency Degree
(GED). Must be able to communicate effectively in English, including
speaking, understating, reading, and writing.
- Possess a valid, REAL ID compliant driver’s license.
b. MEDICAL
Contractor will ensure all employees meet the medical requirements of paragraph 3-13 and
Appendix C, Army Regulation 190-56. Provide the results of a medical evaluation of any contract
personnel assigned or to be assigned to a security guard position to the CO. Promptly report any
data concerning personnel that is relevant to assignment, retention, or disqualification under the
IRP.
c. PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT)
Contractor will ensure employees complete a Physical Agility Test at least once every 12 months,
IAW Appendix D or AR 190-56.
d. INDIVIDUAL RELIABILITY PROGRAM (IRP) STANDARDS
This RFP requires compliance with the standards contained in the most current version of AR 190-
56. The IRP Certifying Official (CO) will be the commander charged with the maintenance of law
and order at an installation/activity/stand-alone facility. Those commanders may designate, in
writing, the Provost Marshal (PM)/Director of Emergency Services (DES)/designated command
security/law enforcement representative as the IRP CO. This individual must be at least one
management level above that of the CA for the CSG contract. The PM/DES/designated command
security/law enforcement representative may, in turn, further delegate this function to a senior
individual within the PM or security/law enforcement office. This function will not be delegated to
the CA for the Contract Security Guard contract. The IRP Cos must make every effort to maintain
frequent personal contact with persons performing duties under the IRP.
Contractors will provide for sufficient observation by contract security supervisors of contract
personnel assigned to security guard positions.
e. BACKGROUND CHECKS
Contractor will ensure all employees meet requirements in AR 190-56, paragraph 2-3 and the
following criteria:
(1) Wants and Warrants Investigations. The contractor shall perform and provide a preemployment
Wants and Warrants investigation on each individual to the extent required
for state armed guards in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Investigations shall include, at
a minimum, employment history, verification checks of conviction records, ongoing
criminal charges, credit check, driving record, and proof of possession of a valid driver’s
license. The contractor is responsible for pre-employment background investigation
results to the CA or designee.
(2) NCIC and NAC Requirements. After a preliminary review/evaluation/candidate
endorsement, the contractor shall provide the CA or designee the name (first, MI, last),
full social security number, and date of birth of each recommended prospective guard
candidate. The contractor will perform a National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
check on all prospective contractor on-site employees. If NCIC results indicate an
individual does not meet National Agency Check (NAC) requirements, the CA or
designee reserves the right to require removal. The contractor may temporarily assign a
potential employee pending a favorable NAC report if the contractor has submitted all
required information to the CA or designee and there is no known disqualifying
information.
(3) Lautenberg Amendment. Persons who are prohibited by 18 U.S.C. 922(d) (9), Lautenburg
Amendment, form possessing firearms cannot be employed under this contract. This
includes persons who have been convicted of or charged with any felony or have been
convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or who are subject to a court
order that restrains the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening. Personnel
currently employed who are formally charged with a criminal act (to include domestic
abuse) shall be suspended from work pending the outcome of such charges
THE GUARD SHALL PROVIDE DUTY EQUIPMENT :
Badges
The Guard shall provide personnel identification badges to wear while on
duty. The badges must be able to withstand inclement weather. Badges shall be worn in
a uniform manner on the outermost garment in full view above the waist.
(3) Miscellaneous Equipment
Unless specifically stated otherwise, each item of guard equipment, less than lethal
weapon, and associated items are to be provided on a 1:1 basis.
- Duty Belt – appropriate holster, flashlight holder, uniform belt keepers (4),
single magazine case, less than lethal weapon holder(s), handcuff case, and
latex glove case. All duty belt equipment must be constructed of the same
black leather or nylon base material, not mixed (i.e. web belt with web gear)
and approved by the CA.
- Handcuffs – Shall be Smith & Wesson, Peerless, or equal. Handcuffs are
considered to be equal if they are constructed of a gauge of metal that is at
least as thick/dense as used by Department of Criminal Justice Standards
(DCJS) or NIJ standards.
- Flashlight – Guard shall provide have one flashlight with holster will.
- Reflective Vest – One reflective vest will be issued to each security guard, to be
readily available for periods of reduced visibility/inclement weather, as
directed by the installation Physical Security Officer and/or Physical Security
Plan.
- Expandable Baton and OC Spray – OC spray shall be at level strength used by
the US Army or less than lethal equipment, as used and mandated by
regulation.
- Body Armor – guard will provide, at a minimum, Level IIA body armor.
(4) Weapons
The shall guard provide certificate of weapons qualification provided by a
registered firearms instructor who is certified by the Virginia DCJS for each security
guard, prior to posting, to the CA and provide each security guard with his or her
personally assigned standard semi-automatic handgun (or commercial variant without
attachments such as laser sights0, of .40 caliber.
- Employee will only carry issued weapon by contractor as specified by this
contract.
- Contract security personnel shall not carry a concealed weapon on an
installation even if they are licensed to do so off the installation.
- The contractor shall ensure weapons quality and certification in accordance
with appropriate Virginia law. The frequency for qualification training and
certification will also be IAW appropriate Virginia law and Army regulations and
as approved by the CA. The contractor shall provide documentation of
successful completion of all training to the CA.
DJCS GUARDS SHALL ENSURE THEY HAVE COMPLETED MANDATORY TRAINING PRIOR BEING HIRED:
All Security guard personnel must complete and have initial training based on state and local laws
and statutes, and Army regulations prior to assignment of duties. Contractor will ensure training is complete and
provided in the following areas. listed. Contractor shall notify DMA of when training and other required
testing events will be performed and provide the results to the Va ARNG Security Specialist.
(1) Use of Force/Rules of Engagement in accordance with state and local laws and statutes.
(2) Legal authority and jurisdiction include potential conflicts of interest and Posse
Comitatus Act issues. Contract security guard personnel while wearing the duty uniform
and/or badge, may not be deputized or exercise any additional authority and jurisdiction
while on duty under this contract.
(3) Vehicle, Area, and Personnel Search Authority and Procedures.
(4) Personnel Identification procedures, including authorized identification cards/badges.
(5) Communication procedures and equipment.
(6) Antiterrorism and Operations Security requirements.
(7) Protective Equipment and procedures to include bloodborne pathogens training.
(8) Specialized access control and screen equipment.
(9) Task certification (for specific job for which hired).
To include as a minimum:
- Standards of conduct and ethics, to include all Commonwealth of Virginia and DMA
standards of conduct.
- Law, including authority and jurisdiction, use of force, U.S. Constitutional law and
current Federal legislation, pertaining to law enforcement, state criminal law as part
of the Assimilated Crime act, and the Federal Magistrate System.
- Equal opportunity training.
- Sexual harassment awareness training.
- Response force organization, mission, deployment, tactical movement, and rules of
engagement.
- Use of and defense against chemical and riot control agents.
- Unarmed self-defense and restraint techniques.
- All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to
h. MENTAL DEMANDS
Contract security guard employees must be mentally alert at all times and capable of taking
prompt and efficient action to mitigate emergency situations such as a fire, attempted theft,
espionage, sabotage and other acts detrimental to safeguarding military personnel, civilian
employees, resources and property.
i. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Contract security guard employees are expected to be physically able to perform the following
functions in the performance of their assigned duties: frequent and prolonged walking, standing,
sitting, stooping, climbing, crawling, jumping, occasional running or sprinting, and subduing and
detaining violent or potentially violent individuals. They must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
and administer self first-aid and buddy care. The contractor employees shall be capable of
performing all duties without regard to any physical limitations that would preclude full
performance of duty. Physical stamina and strength in all forms (endurance, temperature/climate,
stress, etc.) is needed to meet the demands of this position. Individuals who have not
demonstrated they are unable to withstand the physical requirement of their assigned position will
be removed from this contract upon the CA or Installation Commander’s request.
j. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Medical evaluation for new hires and current employees will be conducted in accordance with
prescribed medical evaluation standards, appendix C, AR 190-56, and cardiovascular evaluation
guidelines. These medical standards and evaluation guidelines are designed to ensure the new
hires for a guard or police position and current employees are capable of performing the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. A licensed Physician will
review the results of the initial and periodic medical evaluations (see AR 190-56, Para 2-2b) to
determine whether the employee can take the PAT and perform the essential functions of the job.
The contractor shall ensure that all personnel are free from any conditions that would interfere with
the full performance of duties, as demonstrated by the results of a physical examination withing
thirty-five (35) days prior to their performance start date. Disqualifying conditions include presence
of any bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis and HIV. The contractor must ensure current
immunizations meet the local civilian law enforcement requirements prior to performance start
date. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the physical exam and blood tests.
k. DRUG SCREENING
The contractor is responsible for all associated costs of drug screening for contract security guard
employees throughout the term of this contract. Contractor is responsible for conducting the
initial drug tests for all employees within the standards of Army Regulation 600-85 per Army
Regulation 190-56 prior to performance start date. A positive initial drug test disqualifies the
individual from employment under this contract. Employed contract security guard employees are
subject to random drug screening at all times. The contractor shall conduct random drug
screening of their contract workforce, resulting in 25% tested within a quarter, and 100% tested
within a one-year period. Contractor will submit timely drug test procedures and results to the CA
or designee. Contractor will notify the Installation Physical Security Officer or designee of any
positive drug test results within seventy-two (72) hours of drug test result notification. A positive
drug test disqualified the individual from further employment under this contract.
Pay: $20.00 - $21.20 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- DCJS ARMED : 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- DJCS ARMED ENDORSMENT (Required)
Work Location: In person
