Exhibit J - Freetown.docx

This document provides details for a federal contract opportunity for local guard services at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Department of State requires a contractor to provide organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to secure the embassy and prevent loss, injury, unauthorized access, or terrorist attacks. The anticipated one-year base period of performance has four one-year options at the sole discretion of the government. All contracted personnel, regardless of nationality, must pass a background investigation by the contractor and government. The project manager must have a level 3 English proficiency. The solicitation will post on February 13, 2012, allowing offerors approximately 60 days to submit proposals. A site visit is tentatively scheduled for the second week of March with notice required by February 13. Preference will be given to U.S. persons or joint ventures. The contract will be awarded to the best technically acceptable proposal with the lowest price.