Sources Sought
Unarmed Security Guards at the SLVHCS POP: 12/16/2026 - 12/15/2027 4 Option Years POC: Christopher Rossi
Department of Veterans Affairs
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs (Network Contract Office 16) is asking for capability statements for unarmed security guard services at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA. SAM.gov lists it as a set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). More in the summary
Market research, not a bid. Replying is free and tells Department of Veterans Affairs who could do this work. Send a short reply to the contracting contact; no price is needed. See the contact
A newer version of this notice was posted Oct 22, 2026. See the latest version.
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Summary of the version posted Oct 21, 2026. The notice was amended Oct 22, 2026. Check what else changed on SAM.gov.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (Network Contract Office 16) is asking for capability statements for unarmed security guard services at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA. SAM.gov lists it as a set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB).
Who can bid (4)
- Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), per the SAM.gov set-aside
- Small business for NAICS 561612, whose size standard is $29 Million (the most annual revenue a business can have and still count as small)
- Licensed, trained and qualified unarmed security guards on duty from the first day of performance
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- Registered, active and verified in SAM
How to submit: Email to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov; fax or phone responses are not accepted. What to include is under Full summary below. Check the solicitation's instructions on SAM.gov.
Things to watch (5)
- Serious: Set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. SAM.gov lists the set-aside as SDVOSB, so only firms with that status can expect to win; the notice asks for each firm's size and status.
- Worth checking: Weekday does not match the date. The text pairs Friday with 4 November, 2026, and the notice should be checked with the contracting officer to confirm the intended response due date.
- Worth checking: Guards must be licensed. Your guards must hold the licenses required for the work from day one, so you need a licensed workforce ready.
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- Minor: No proposals or quotes accepted. Only capability statements are wanted now; a price quote sent in will not be considered.
- Minor: Email only. Fax and phone responses are not accepted, so send everything by email.
Read from the notice text only.
Full summary
What they want
- Non-personal, unarmed security guard services at the SLVHCS Medical Center locations, all at 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Licensed unarmed security guards, trained and qualified, on duty from the first day of performance through the end of the contract
- Work done under the Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) and federal, state, local and VA rules
- Period of performance
- 12/16/2026 - 12/15/2027 with 4 option years (from the notice title)
- Place of performance
- SLVHCS Medical Center locations, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Estimated value
- Not stated
- Offers due
- November 4, 2026, 1:00 PM Central (2:00 PM Eastern) (from the version posted Oct 21, 2026; amended since)
- How to submit
- Email to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov; fax or phone responses are not accepted
What to include when you submit
- Send a capabilities statement that includes your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
- Be registered, active and verified in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable, to be considered for award
- Mark any proprietary information so it is handled accordingly
Not in the notice text
- The number of guard posts, hours of coverage and other duties in the PWS are not in the notice text.
- The estimated value and contract type are not stated.
- When or whether a solicitation will be issued is not stated.
Eligibility and how to respond
- If it goes ahead as planned: only service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) certified through SBA's VetCert can bid as the prime contractor. Not certified through VetCert yet? Apply on VetCert (SBA), or start with the SDVOSB guide. More open service-disabled veteran-owned set-asides under NAICS 561612
- To respond, send a short reply to the contracting contact near the top of this page. No price is needed.
Notice details
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Office
- 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256), Ridgeland, MS
- Product/service code
- S206 · Housekeeping – Guard
- Business type
- Security & guard services (FedReady's grouping, from NAICS 561612)
- Versions
2 versions have been posted, newest first.
- Oct 22, 2026 · Amendment 0001Due Nov 4, 2026
- Oct 21, 2026 · Sources Sought (this version)Due Nov 4, 2026
- Attachments
Past awards and competition
Who has won work like this before, the likely incumbent, and what similar contracts paid, from USAspending.gov.
Before you respond
- How to answer a sources sought notice
- Open SDVOSB set-aside contracts
- SDVOSB and veteran-owned contracts
- Limitations on subcontracting
Terms on this notice: Sources sought notice, SDVOSB (service-disabled veteran-owned small business), Set-aside
Full notice text from SAM.gov
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes and issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10- Market Research, in order to conduct market research. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. This announcement is based on the best information available at this time and is subject to future modification. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification, Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business. (SDVOSB/VOSB), HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS code is 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) and the size standard is $29 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is S206, Housekeeping Guard Services. Requirement: The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) has a requirement for non-personal, unarmed security guard services. The contractor shall provide licensed unarmed security guards trained and qualified on duty from the first day of performance through completion of the contract in accordance with the Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) and any other mandatory federal, state, local and VA regulation at the following SLVHCS Medical Center locations: ALL SITES ARE LOCATED AT 2400 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119. Responses must be received by no later than 13:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Friday, 4 November, 2026. Responses shall be emailed to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov Capabilities Statements to include UEI number. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award (as applicable). SAM: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No quotes will be accepted.
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