Amend #0001 (11/25/2026) to add omitted docs: 02.1.1 Sol_70FBR427R00000001 & 2.2.1 Proposal Att 10 Evaluation Factors. Questions due date changed to 10/29/2026. Proposals due 11/04/2026. All other terms, conditions, & instructions remain unchanged.
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
FEMA Region 4 is procuring services under NAICS 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services. This typically involves contracted security personnel for federal facility protection, access control, and patrol operations. The specific scope of security services for this requirement is not detailed in the available metadata; bidders should see the solicitation for facility details, shift requirements, and performance standards.
The agency issued Amendment #0001 on November 25, 2026 to correct document omissions—specifically adding Attachment 02.1.1 (the solicitation itself) and Attachment 2.2.1 (Proposal Attachment 10, Evaluation Factors). These are critical documents for understanding both technical requirements and how proposals will be scored.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 4 (Emergency Preparedness) |
| Notice type | Solicitation – Amendment #0001 |
| Solicitation number | 70FBR427R00000001 |
| NAICS | 561612 – Security Guards and Patrol Services |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Lake Mary, Florida |
Note: Amendment #0001 changed the questions due date to October 29, 2026, and states proposals are due November 4, 2026. However, the metadata shows a response deadline of November 2, 2026. Bidders should verify the correct date in the full solicitation.
Who can bid
This is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns registered in SAM.gov may submit offers. To qualify under NAICS 561612, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's annual average receipts standard. The security services industry typically requires state licensing for armed and unarmed officers; confirm your Florida certifications and any federal facility clearance requirements in the solicitation.
You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status, and your entity size standard must align with the NAICS code assigned to this procurement.
How to put together a competitive bid
Security services contracts at FEMA facilities are evaluated heavily on personnel qualifications, past performance, and price. Given the added Evaluation Factors attachment, review the scoring methodology carefully—it likely weights technical capability against cost.
Personnel and training: Government security contracts typically require specific officer certifications, background investigation levels, and sometimes DHS suitability determinations. Detail your recruiting pipeline, training curriculum, and supervisor-to-officer ratios.
Past performance: Prepare references from comparable federal or commercial security contracts, especially at emergency management facilities or other DHS components. Include contract values, periods of performance, and verified Point of Contact information.
Price realism: Security bids often compete on fully burdened labor rates. Ensure your wage rates comply with any applicable Service Contract Act wage determinations for Lake Mary, Florida. The Davis-Bacon Act may apply if construction-related guard services are involved—see the solicitation for labor standards clauses.
Subcontracting plan: If you plan to use subcontractors for specialized services (canine teams, systems integration), disclose this and demonstrate your prime contractor management approach.
Questions: Submit clarification requests by the October 29, 2026 deadline to receive authoritative answers before proposal preparation.
Next steps
- Download the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov using number 70FBR427R00000001, ensuring you obtain all attachments referenced in Amendment #0001
- Verify the proposal deadline—resolve the apparent discrepancy between the metadata and amendment text
- Confirm your SAM registration and small business status are current
- Submit questions by October 29, 2026 if any requirements remain unclear
- File your proposal before the deadline; late submissions are inadmissible in FEMA negotiated procurements
View the official notice on SAM.gov →