The Space Development Agency (SDA) intends to award a sole source contract to Avantus Federal, LLC for security escort services. These services are required for SDA operations facilities and construction projects at various SDA locations, including the Pentagon, Grand Forks Air Force Base, and Redstone Arsenal. Avantus Federal, LLC is the incumbent contractor for SETA enterprise services and is currently providing these services to SDA. The contract will involve providing cleared security escorts who will monitor visitors, control access, inspect individuals and items, maintain access logs, prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and cleanse secured areas. Personnel must be US citizens with a Top Secret clearance and current eligibility for SCI and/or SAP. The agency has determined that an award to a different source would cause unacceptable delays due to the time-sensitive nature of the projects and the unique qualifications and experience of the incumbent. An intent to sole source special notice is anticipated to be posted on SAM. gov on February 10, 2026, with interested parties requested to respond by February 25, 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. However, interested parties are requested to respond with their capabilities by February 25, 2026, in response to the anticipated intent to sole source special notice.
The bid notice does not specify the award criterion, but it indicates a sole source award to Avantus Federal, LLC.
The bid notice states that employees designated to perform on this effort are required to be US citizens and must hold a Top Secret clearance with current eligibility for access to SCI and/or SAP. However, highly qualified candidates who do not have SCI eligibility may be considered.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the sole source justification. However, interested parties are requested to respond with their capabilities by February 25, 2026.
The estimated contract cost, including options, is $12,500,****.