SOURCES SOUGHT Questionnaire_Maseru.xlsx

This is a Sources Sought Questionnaire for guard services at the U.S. Mission in Maseru, Lesotho. The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing local guard services to protect U.S. personnel, facilities, and equipment from violent attack, theft, and unauthorized access. The NAICS code for these services is 561612. Prospective vendors of all business sizes must demonstrate specific capabilities including: current licenses and work authorizations compliant with host country law; knowledge of host country labor law regarding wages, bonuses, holidays, social security, pensions, and benefits; compliance with host country tax law; provision of required insurance coverage (automobile liability, general liability, worker's compensation, employer's liability); furnishing and maintaining a radio network with appropriate licenses and permits; familiarity with security equipment such as Guard Electronic Monitoring Systems (GEMS), Central Alarm Monitoring systems (CAMS), closed-circuit television, and explosive detection equipment; provision of guard force equipment including uniforms, vehicles, and weapons; ability to overcome language barriers; capability to instruct personnel in firearms, x-ray, and radio equipment operation; and access to firearm training facilities.

Additional required capabilities include maintaining a 24/7 guard staff with immediate backfill capacity for vacant positions; managing organized labor actions such as strikes and work slowdowns; hiring and training host country national guards, including English and weapons training as required; providing trained equipment technicians for vehicles, radios, and weapons; training a workforce to adapt to unfamiliar laws and customs; managing customs clearance for contractor-furnished equipment; understanding import/export regulations and compliance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) per 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780; managing contract transitions; safely tracking Government-Furnished Property; screening personnel for suitability; demonstrating strong situational decision-making skills in response to threats; and maintaining organized billing and invoicing procedures. Responses must clearly demonstrate capabilities through examples of previous and current guard security contracts or closely related experience.