Tarheel Specialties, Inc. (TSI) is a North Carolina based security contract services company. TSI has proven experience, expert and considerable corporate resources and staff, practical methods and procedures, and a comprehensive management approach to provide the high-quality consistent security operations required. TSI was started in 2000 and in less than 5 years of business has established itself as a dependable and consistent security services provider. TSI - through the experience of our President/General Manager Mr. Brian Gurkin - has been providing security and other services to the United States Government and business sectors on schedule for over twelve years.

TSI's overall experience with guard and security services for the government comes from the extensive experience of our management team. The TSI Management team has experience in every kind of security and guard service. Our corporate and project personnel are skilled at working closely with customers to anticipate changed of evolving security conditions. Our experience with armed guard and security contracts enables us to support quick, seamless phase-in; provide sound, consistent and comprehensive security services; and to apply best practices and identify areas for improvement to continually enhance both the contract and program. Key personnel have successfully implemented and managed more than 60 guards and security services contracts, includiong previous IRS contracts in Columbia, S.C., Orlando, Florida and Andover, MA.

For the past ten years, TSI has been a GSA scheduled contractor
(contract # GS-07F-0152N).

Our overall security services are to:

- Safeguard activities and federal employees and civilian personnel against sabotage or any other incident that might jeopardize the normal operation of the federal buildings and grounds - such as illegal entry, theft, robbery, riot, lawlessness, violence or demonstrations.

- Safeguard property, materials and/or information against espionage and unauthorized disclosure.

- Assist in plans and procedures to be followed in the event of any major catastrophe or special event to ensure adequate security measures are maintained within the command.

TSI was started in 2000 and in less than five years has established itself as a dependable, consistent security services provider. TSI provided services for FEMA due to Hurricane Isabel throughout the State of North Carolina. Gracia Szczech, Federal Coordinating Officer, wrote, "The security service provided by your company was most professional. The demonstrated professionalism and flexibility displayed by your staff was noted and many favorable comments were received from our staff commenting on your officer's friendliness and politeness...your organization and personnel are a credit to your profession and the North Carolina community.

FEMA - we provided security service for FEMA personnel in the Carolinas after Hurricane Isabel. We provided security for about 2,000 disaster relief personnel. Duties often included escorting state officials throughout the state.

National Institute of Environmental Health Service - TSI provided overall campus security, patrolled approximately 40 acres of grounds with various buildings and a 17-acre lake. We also provided armed security guard services, pass and ID, and escort service for dignitaries.

IRS-Andover, MA - We provide entrance control post, roving patrol posts, traffic control and storage of keys. We also monitored and operated building fire alarms, intrusion detection systems, and other protection devices. We also responded to emergencies and disturbances.

John F. Kennedy Library - The level of security for the JFK Library is higher due to the contents such as extensive inventory of documents, photographs and the Kennedys' personal effects. Many high-ranking officials and foreign dignitaries visit the library, often requiring an increased level of security.