Sources Sought - LGP Belmopan, Belize
The Department of State is seeking U.S. Small Businesses capable of providing local guard services for the U.S. Mission to Belmopan. The services include protection of U.S. personnel, facilities, and equipment, maintaining order, deterring criminal and terrorist attacks, and preventing unauthorized access. The contractor must also be able to provide all necessary equipment, handle labor and tax laws of the host country, maintain a 24/7 guard staff, and manage smooth contract transition efforts.
List of services and products:
Local guard services
Protection of U.S. personnel, facilities, and equipment
Deterrence of criminal and terrorist attacks
Prevention of unauthorized access
Compliance with host country labor and tax laws
Provision of all types of insurance coverage required by host country
Furnishing, operating, and maintaining a radio network
Familiarity or experience with associated security equipment such as GEMS, CAMS, CCTV systems, x-ray and explosive detection equipment
Furnishing guard force equipment such as uniforms, vehicles, and radios
Ability to overcome language barriers
Maintenance of a 24/7 guard staff
Training of personnel in the use of security equipment
Dealing with labor unrest
Hiring and training of a guard staff consisting of host country nationals
Provision of trained equipment technicians for all vehicles
Training of a sizeable workforce to adapt quickly to unfamiliar laws and customs
Getting contractor-furnished equipment and goods through customs
Understanding import and export regulations
Managing smooth contract transition efforts
Safely keeping and tracking Government-Furnished Property
Screening personnel to meet suitability requirements for guard force positions
Instant, situational decision-making
Organized billing and invoicing procedures.
19AQMM23R0231 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
7/18/23, 1:46 PM 19AQMM23R0231 - Solicitation Notice - LGP Belmopan, Belize
The U.S. Department of State is seeking a qualified contractor to provide local guard services for the U.S. Mission in Belmopan, Belize. The contractor will be responsible for providing the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel and property, deter potential terrorist attacks, and prevent unauthorized access. The anticipated period of performance is one base year and four one-year options, with the contract to be awarded to the best technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. The deadline for proposals is January 22, 2024.
There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 561612 and PSC code is S206. The place of performance is Belize City, Belize. The contract will provide local guard services for the U.S. Mission in Belmopan, Belize for one base year and four one-year options. All contracted personnel will be required to pass background investigations conducted by both the contractor and U.S. government. In accordance with 22 U.S.C. 4864, preference will be given to offerors qualifying as U.S. persons or U.S. joint venture persons.
19AQMM23R0231 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
12/4/23, 6:00 PM 19AQMM24C0054 - AWARD - LGP Belmopan, Belize
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management awarded a contract for local guard services in Belmopan, Belize to Security Alliance LLC under contract 19AQMM24C0054. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with a total contract ceiling amount of $8,336,067.04. The contract is anticipated to commence on August 1, 2024, following a transition period.
19AQMM24C0054 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
4/19/24, 9:12 AM Pre-Solicitation Notice - LGP Belmopan, Belize
The U.S. Department of State seeks to award a contract to provide local guard services for the U.S. Mission in Belmopan, Belize. The contractor will be responsible for providing the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff necessary to ensure a secure environment, prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel and property, and deter unauthorized access and potential terrorist attacks. The anticipated period of performance is one base year with four one-year options. Proposals are due by November 29, 2023 and must demonstrate the offeror's ability to meet or exceed the requirements in the performance work statement. The contract will be awarded based on a best value determination to the technically acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price.
There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 561612 and PSC code is S206. The incumbent contractor is currently providing these local guard services. The contract value will depend on the staffing levels and services provided over the base year and any option years exercised, but is estimated to be under $10 million annually. Offerors must complete a restricted access request by November 10, 2023 to receive the full solicitation with additional details.
19AQMM23R0231 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
11/10/23, 12:46 PM