Executive-Protection-Training-Colorado

Government Security

Why In-House Training Matters for Government Contracts

Government contracting officers evaluating security vendors face a consistent liability challenge: personnel qualification. Most security contractors verify a state license and submit the officer's certificate to procurement. That satisfies the minimum. It does not satisfy the question of what happens when the threat exceeds the minimum.

Pilum is the only security contractor in Colorado that controls both the training curriculum and the deployment. When a Pilum officer is assigned to a government facility, contracting officers can reference the specific training program that officer completed — not a third-party certification they did not design, deliver, or evaluate.

That documentation chain — from curriculum to deployment — is a risk management advantage that reduces agency liability and supports contract performance documentation.

CAGE: 70NP0

Confirmed per 27J RFQ PDF, March 2026

GSA Schedule

Armed Security & Investigative Services

SDVOSB

Veterans First Contracting Program eligible

4 States

CO · NV · FL · NY licensed & operational

Core Government Services

  • Armed & Unarmed Security Officers — trained in-house through Pilum Tactical's curriculum before
    deployment to any government facility
  • Executive & Dignitary Protection — close protection for elected officials, agency leaders, and
    government principals. Past performance: Colorado Executive Branch, coordinated
    with Colorado State Patrol
  • High-Threat Terminations & Incident Response — tactical support for sensitive workforce actions,
    workplace violence response, and critical incident management
  • School Security & Emergency Planning — 18+ schools and 18,000+ students protected in Colorado's
    27J School District. Zero active shooter incidents
  • Investigative Services & Background Checks — full-scope background investigations, corporate and
    civil investigations, surveillance, and litigation support
  • Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) — electronic threat detection sweeps of offices,
    vehicles, and secure facilities for microphones, GPS trackers, and covert
    cameras
  • Threat Assessments & Security Consulting — structured facility vulnerability analysis with
    prioritized action plans tailored to agency mission and budget

Documented Past Performance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Unarmed physical security and patrol at VA facilities with 10,000+ monthly visitors. Pilum's proactive engagement model achieved a 90% reduction in police response calls at covered facilities through structured incident resolution.
State of Colorado — Executive Branch

State of Colorado — Executive Branch

Armed plainclothes close protection for a member of the Colorado Executive Branch, conducted in direct coordination with the Colorado State Patrol under strict confidentiality protocol.
Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Single-officer armed security at the DORA Welcome Center — a high-contact public environment with periodic hostile interactions. Officers respond to active threats, provide first aid, and initiate agency-wide emergency response.
27J School District — Colorado

27J School District — Colorado

Armed security across 18 public schools spanning 3 cities and 3 counties. 18,000+ students protected daily. K-9 vapor wake detection, active shooter training, OpenGate weapons detection. Zero active shooter incidents since program inception.
State of Colorado, Dept. of Revenue — MarijuanaLaw Enforcement

State of Colorado, Dept. of Revenue — MarijuanaLaw Enforcement

Investigative methods instruction designed to identify and block cartel and criminal organization funding from Colorado's regulated marijuana industry. Coordinated with multiple law enforcement agencies.

Contracting Information

Business Type

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Business Name

Pilum Defense Agency, LLC

CAGE Code

70NP0 (zero, not letter O) — confirmed per government RFQ submission, March 2026

D-U-N-S Number

038561624

UEI

CT74AJ18TUE5

Socio-Economic Status

SDVOSB, VOSB, MBE

GSA Schedule

Armed Security and Investigation Services

SAM Registered

Yes

NAICS Codes

561612 — Security Guards and Patrol Services | 561611 — Investigation Services

Service Areas

Colorado, Nevada, Florida, New York

Primary POC

Michael Mancha, CEO | mancha@pilumdefense.com | 303-306-4756

Address

3595 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO 80235, STE 301

FAQs

Is Pilum Defense Agency GSA Schedule approved?

Yes. Pilum holds an active GSA Schedule for Armed Security and Investigative Services (NAICS 561612, 561611). Contracting officers can engage Pilum directly through the GSA Schedule vehicle, eliminating the need for a separate competitive procurement process in most cases.

What is Pilum's CAGE Code and how do I verify it?

Pilum's CAGE Code is 70NP0 (the last character is a zero, not the letter O). This code is confirmed in Pilum's formal government submission to School District 27J, Brighton, Colorado, dated March 31, 2026. DUNS: 038561624 | UEI: CT74AJ18TUE5. All data is verifiable through SAM.gov.

How does Pilum's training reduce liability exposure for government contracting agencies?

When a government agency contracts Pilum, they receive officers who trained through a documented in-house curriculum — not a third-party certification the contracting agency cannot independently evaluate. Pilum can produce the training program, the instructor credentials, the curriculum modules, and the individual officer's training completion record. That documentation chain reduces the agency's exposure in any incident review, legal proceeding, or contract performance audit.

Does Pilum operate in states other than Colorado under government contract?

Yes. Pilum holds active licensing in Colorado, Nevada, Florida, and New York. Federal government contracts through the GSA Schedule can extend Pilum's deployment nationally. State and local government engagements are supported in all four active service states.