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S -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET RESEARCH FOR GUARD SERVICES DUE 061598 POC Marie Lubash (202) 307-9343 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via e-mail, marie.lubash2@usdoj.gov. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) synopsis and market research. Information obtained as a result of this synopsis is for planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for sealed bid or request for proposal (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The US Marshals Service (USMS) is currently conducting a market survey and analysis for guards to be used as Aviation Security Officers (ASO) in the transportation of prisoner and aliens on its airlift. The USMS, supported by Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation system (JPATS), produces prisoners and aliens for court proceedings, state cooperative movements, alien voluntary removals, and alien deportations through a safe coordinated air transportation service operated by the USMS. The USMS seeks the potential services of the private sector to provide qualified individuals to assist in this effort. The locations for these services are Oklahoma City, OK, Alexandria, LA and/or El Paso, TX.Each contract guard will assist and take direction from a Deputy US Marshal or Aviation Enforcement Officer in providing for the secure custody of Federal prisoners accepted into USMS custody. "Secure custody" of a prisoner means that the contractor can physically control the prisoner in the event of an attempted escape. In order to carry out the duties listed above, the guard will receive limited special deputation through the local US Marshal. The ASO may have to carry firearms and other tactical equipment issued by the USMS in order to carry out its duties. This is significant travel associated with this position. It is possible that the ASO will have to remain overnight in a location with little or no advance notification. The contractor shall be responsible for arranging overnight lodging when this occurs, but will be reimbursed for the travel expenses in accordance with the Government Travel Regulation. The contractor must prequalify potential ASOs to ensure they meet minimum qualifications for background investigations and medical clearance. All ASOs must have completed an approved, certified flight safety training program and must undergo a pre-employoment medical examination. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all uniforms, which will meet specifications provided by the USMS. Further, the contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary supervision, transportation, equipment and clothing not provided by the USMS. It is requested that interested offerors provide the Government with an estimated hourly price based on the information provided above. Industry responses to this RFI should be submitted to the contracting officer at the address listed above, or via electronic mail no later than 30 calendar days following publication of the notice in the CBD (on or about June 15, 1998). This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of a response to this RFI and the Government's use of such information. Respondents of this RFI may be requested to provide additional information/details based on their initial submission. (0133)

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