ContractorInfoSheet.docx

Contractor/Vendor Information Sheet

Please fill in all information below, type or print information clearly. Please complete the following questions and return Kenneth P. Bailey (Baileykp@state.gov) by March 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. EST.

Legal Business Name:

UEID No:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Country:

Toll Free Number: Website Address:

Point of Contact:

Phone Number: Fax:

E-mail Address:

US Mission Canada Local Guard Program

RFI/SSN: PR15206196

2SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

Country of Origin U.S. Firm ___ Foreign Vendor ___ Country: ___________

Size of Business:

Large ___ Small ___

Corporate Status:

Corporation ___ S-Corporation ___ Sole Proprietorship ___ Partnership ___ Other: _______________

Type of Ownership:

Woman ___ Veteran-owned___ (Service-disabled ____) Minority___ None of the Above ___ Other: _________________

Socio-Economic Status:

8(a) Status ___ HUBZone___ Disadvantaged____ None of the Above ___ Other:_________________

Questionnaire (See Page 2):

Questions:

1. The Government intends to award a contract that limits subcontracting of Standards Services, (i.e. labor and all cost associated.) Does the prospective contractor have the resources to stand-up and fully perform this contract requirement without partnering agreements?

For questions 2 and 3 interested offerors must provide a description of their experience in providing the requested services, to include: contract numbers, performance period, contract value, and customer name.

2. Has the prospective contractor performed local guard services, under the NAICS code 561612-Security Guards and Patrol Services, in the Canada?

3. Does the prospective contractor have experience in Canada assuming performance of contracted security services/operations from another contract? If so, please explain.

4. Does the prospective contractor currently possess active licenses and/or permits to perform local guard services in Canada?

5. Can the prospective contractor obtain a security license in Canada under your legal business name or joint venture entity name?

6. What challenges has your company experienced when applying for new or renewal licenses and permits? What challenges do you anticipate in the future?

7. Can the prospective contractor provide the current number of private security professionals employed within its business structure?

8. To do business with the United States Government, companies must have an active registration in the System of Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of proposals, time of award and throughout performance. Does your company have an active account in SAM? If not, would you need any guidance on registering in SAM?

9. What quality control practices does your company employ? Is your company familiar with the Quality Assurance and Compliance Report (QACR)?

10. Is your company familiar with the typical solicitation timeline?

11. Has your company ever performed a service contract for the U.S. government? If so, please describe the contract services provided and the U.S. government agency.

12. Does the company understand how to prepare and submit an invoice to the U.S. government? Has your company ever submitted invoicing via an electronic program such as myLGP?

13. The U.S. government only pays for services provided. That means that the contractor provides the services, then prepares the invoice, the U.S. government makes payment approximately 30 days after a proper invoice is presented for payment. This means that the contractor will not see the cash flow from the services provided between 30 and 60 days after the services are provided. Can your company sustain that kind of restricted cash flow?

14. What wages, salaries, and benefits are paid to your employees?

15. What is the typical shift length (e.g., 8 hours per shift, 12 hours per shift, etc.)

16. Does all of your electronic equipment comply with NDAA Section 889 that prohibits the use of equipment and services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, and Dahua Technology Company?

17. Is your company familiar with the vetting and nomination process required for each employee before they can begin work on a U.S. government contract?

18. How does your company establish pay parity between the various ranks within the guard force?

19. Identify what locations (city names) your company performs services in out of Ottawa, Halifax, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver and Calgary.