Unarmed security guard services at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. -- S206

Why This Matters

This is an explicit SDVOSB set-aside under NAICS 561612 (Security Guards) at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona — a VA/NCA contract where SDVOSB incumbents and security firms with federal site experience have a direct competitive lane. The presolicitation notice signals the solicitation is imminent, meaning the window to shape your proposal, scout the site, and build relationships with the CO is open right now. SDVOSBs with unarmed security guard contracts at federal installations or VA facilities should treat this as a priority pursuit.

Recommended Action

Email Ralph Crum at ralph.crum@va.gov this week introducing your firm, confirming your SDVOSB status, and requesting the anticipated RFP release date and any site visit details — also pull the SAM.gov notice daily to catch the full solicitation the moment it drops.

Risk Assessment

Unarmed security guard contracts are labor-intensive and margin-thin, with significant risk tied to Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations and incumbent workforce absorption obligations — underbidding labor costs is the most common fatal error. A small SDVOSB without an established local security workforce in the Phoenix metro area may struggle to staff and retain compliant personnel at competitive rates.

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Source: SAM.gov Notice QSE--36C78626Q50131 Confidence: 85% | NAICS: 561612 | Type: Presolicitation

Editor note: Review and approve before publishing. Verify CO contact, set-aside status, and timeline accuracy.