Physical Security

Protecting personnel, facilities, and critical infrastructure is a key responsibility of every federal agency. The Division of Security and Emergency Services (DSES) understands physical security and emergency requirements and offers comprehensive services to ensure that customer agencies have the best protection possible.

Services offered include:

Security Equipment:

A wide variety of access control and stand-alone monitoring systems (e.g., motion sensors, door contacts, and high-temperature alarms)
Intercoms and closed circuit television
Development of program requirements and statements of work
Issuance of requests for proposals of new equipment, procurement of new equipment, and oversight for installation of new equipment
24/7 monitoring and maintenance of systems
Installation and monitoring of security systems including access control systems compliant with federal information processing standards
Publication 201, intrusion detection systems, and facility-hardening programs
Integration of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards and physical access control systems

Contract Guards:

Trained and certified contract guards for a variety of roles, including access control, perimeter surveillance, roving patrols, and personal protection
Development of guard posts to meet the certification of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and to balance customer needs and requirements
Development and maintenance of protocols for implementing DHS National Alert Levels
Guards and services for special events

Offered to:

All federal agencies

Performance:

95% of security incidents will be responded to within 30 minutes.

90% of all permanent guard posts will be filled and guard post orders prepared within one (1) week of request.

Rate:

Parklawn: $8.47 per square foot per year

Outbuilding: Actual cost plus 13% fee

Contact:

301-443-2714; security@psc.hhs.gov