The COGAR Group, Ltd. (COGAR) put "boots on the ground," and began the first day of standing up the Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service - Protective Security Officers Customs and Border Protection Facilities in Puerto Rico contract (Contract. # HSHQE2-14-D-00004). COGAR performs services at 16 CBP facilities with 26 posts spread out over 100 miles across the island.

Over 90 COGAR security personnel provide 24/7 guard services for the Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service. They perform access control services in the following U.S. Customs and Border Protection locations throughout Puerto Rico: San Juan, Fajardo, Ponce, Aguadilla, Ceiba and Mayaguez.

The COGAR Group is an 8(a), SDVO-business located in Fairfax, VA. They can be reached via their website (www.thecogargroup.com) or by contacting Wes Sturdivant at wsturdivant@thecogargroup.com or 703-942-8118.