NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio has selected Knight
Protective Services, Inc. of Capitol Heights, Md. to provide on-site
security services.

The performance based, firm-fixed-price contract includes a one-year base
period with four one-year options. The contract has a potential value of
$17.3 million over five years.

Under the terms of the contract, Knight Protective Services, Inc. will
provide force deterrent and protection, gate and post watch standing, and
personnel security/visitor control.

The contract was issued off the GSA Federal Supply Schedule and competition
was restricted to those candidates qualifying under the Small Business
Administration 8(a) Program, a federal initiative encouraging the
development of less advantaged firms.