How to bid on Armed Protective Security Officer Services for DHS FPS

What DHS is buying

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service seeks armed Protective Security Officers to protect federal personnel and property at federally owned and leased buildings in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The contractor must provide labor, materials, management, supervision, training, licenses, and permits.

The RFP estimates 4,976,884 officer hours over 60 months. The contract is an IDIQ with fixed hourly rates, a one-year base period, four one-year options, and a possible six-month extension. Task orders will be firm fixed price. The competition is unrestricted and uses a best-value trade-off, with technical and other non-price factors more important than price.

Key dates and the deadline

The RFP was published October 27, 2026. Proposals are due December 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

Plan to submit before the deadline and follow the solicitation’s instructions for delivery. The provided information does not specify what happens to late submissions, so review the RFP for its rules.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit firms that provide armed protective security services and can support work across Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The stated NAICS code is 561612, with a size standard of $29 million.

The solicitation is unrestricted, so eligible businesses may bid. Contractors must be registered with SAM or in the process of registering; no award will be made to a contractor that is neither registered nor registering.

How to access the RFP and respond

Open the opportunity on the portal by clicking “View original source.” If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to open the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Review all parts of the RFP before preparing a formal proposal. Use the paperclip function on the right-hand panel to access applicable attachments. The solicitation defines the submission requirements and evaluation criteria. Submit questions in writing to Contract Specialist Rachel Kalac at [email protected].

Prepare a clear, competitive proposal

Read the Statement of Work, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria closely. Organize the response so evaluators can find evidence for each stated requirement and non-price factor.

Build a realistic staffing and operating plan for the estimated hours and service area. Check that your proposed rates and supporting assumptions are consistent, and confirm that required licenses, permits, training, and SAM registration are addressed.

Set an internal review and submission schedule with time to check every required document, attachment, and response instruction before sending the proposal.