SAM #1333MK26Q0059

NOAA Sole Source 24/7 East Gate Security Services at Port of Gulfport, MS

NOAA is seeking to extend security services at the East Gate of the Port of Gulfport, Mississippi, to provide 24/7 coverage while NOAA vessels are in port. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Field Delegates - Mississippi State Port Authority is also referenced as a facility owner - OEMs and Vendors: - Swetman Security Service, Inc. is the exclusive provider of gate and rover security services at the Port of Gulfport - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of East Gate security hours from 0600-1800 Monday-Friday to 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, while NOAA vessels are in port - Security services include both gate and rover coverage - No specific products or equipment are listed; the procurement is for labor/services only - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Swetman Security Service, Inc. is the only authorized provider for these services at the Port of Gulfport; other security companies are not permitted to man the entrance gates - Compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations for relevant Mississippi counties - Mandatory annual sexual assault and harassment prevention training for contractor employees - Contract includes standard and overtime hourly rates for security personnel - The Roger F. Wicker Center and Mississippi State Port Authority facilities are specifically covered by this requirement - The contract is firm-fixed-price under NAICS code 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) - Option for contract extension up to six months - Locations: - Port of Gulfport, including the East Gate and Roger F. Wicker Center - Contracting office located at 601 East 12th Street Suite 1746, Kansas City, MO - No specific part numbers or equipment quantities are involved, as this is a service-based procurement.

Description

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment or service that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact within 5 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses can be sent via e-mail to christopher.baker@noaa.gov . A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 2200 PM PDT on April 24, 2026. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: Announcement Number: 1333MK26Q0059NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.(a) Authority. 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).(b) One responsible source. Agencies may contract without providing for full and open competition when the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirementsMISSISSIPPI STATE PORT AUTHORITY AT GULFPORT &SWETMAN SECURITY SERVICE, INC 180 Delauney STBiloxi, Mississippi39530-3816, United StatesThis is to confirm Mississippi State Port Authority has designated Swetman Security Services, Inc. as the only vendor which is authorized to open and secure their facilities. NOAA requires Extend East gate security hours from 0600-1800 Monday-Friday to 24 hours per day while NOAA vessels are in port. The Roger F. Wicker center lies within Mississippi State Port Authority’s Port of Gulfport. The Port of Gulfport has three gates, West (main), East and North. NOAA berthing is closest the East gate. All gates are operated by security guards from Swetman Security. Swetman Security is the sole provider of gate and rover security services to the Port of Gulfport. Other security companies and guards are not permitted to man the entrance gates.

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