Armed Security Guards - FOB Oqab

Refer to the solicitation for further detail.

 In accordance with the solicitation ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 paragraph 2(a) states, "The offeror is responsible to ensure that the Government receives the offeror's proposal prior to the date and time specified in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation." Please note the updated solicitation response date was incorporated within the last posted Amendment.

In accordance with the solicitation ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 paragraph 2(a) states, "The offeror is responsible to ensure that the Government receives the offeror's proposal prior to the date and time specified in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation." Please note the updated solicitation response date was incorporated within Amendment 0001.

The United States (US) Government is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.201. This notice shall NOT be considered a request for proposal, quotation, or an invitation for bid nor does it guarantee or exclude your participation in the forthcoming acquisition process. On behalf of the Train Advise Assist Command - Air (TAAC-A), the Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan (RCC-A) under the Army Contracting Command-Afghanistan (ACC-A), has a requirement to obtain Armed Security Guards at the Forward Operating Base - Oqab, Afghanistan.   The US Government is contemplating issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) under Solicitation number W91B4N-18-R-8018.

The Contractor shall provide an armed static guard force to protect Department of Defense DoD military and civilian personnel.   Guard services will include, vehicle and personnel entry control points (ECPs), perimeter towers, and foot patrols, flight line and facility security. Contractors performing work under this contract shall possess a Business License from the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA). The Contractor shall also possess a Private Security Company (PSC) license issued by the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior (MoI). Afghan Law requires Contractors to obtain weapons licenses from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) for all personnel who will carry or use weapons in Afghanistan.  The Contractor is required to comply with the weapons license requirements that are established by the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior Affairs.  Contractors shall not carry or use weapons unless in possession of proper authorization from the GIRoA Ministry of Interior Affairs.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services, with a Size Standard of $20.5 million.  This US industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services.  The anticipated Product Service Code is S206, Housekeeping-Guard.

It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the Government Point of Entry via the Internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov for additional information, to include future information, pertaining to this requirement. The Government anticipates release of this solicitation on or about February 15, 2018.  Additionally, the upcoming solicitation and any subsequent amendments to the solicitation may only be available by downloading the documents at http://www.fedbizopps.gov .

The anticipated ordering period for the upcoming requirement is eighteen (18) months, which includes the clause at 52.217-2.

 Vendors that want to participate and submit a proposal in response to a future solicitation must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (US Vendors) and the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) database.  A status of "pending approval" in JCCS is not sufficient for award.  Vendors not approved in the JCCS database are ineligible for award.  Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at https://www.sam.gov/ and https://www.jccs.gov/.  In addition, Offeror's will be required to submit a valid and current Afghanistan Investment Support Agency Business License and a Private Security Company license (issued by the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior) at the time of proposal submission.  It is the responsibly of Offerors to check the named websites for updates on requirements or the solicitation.  The Government anticipates posting the solicitation on or about 24 February 2018.

The United States (US) Government is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.201. This notice shall NOT be considered a request for proposal, quotation, or an invitation for bid nor does it guarantee or exclude your participation in the forthcoming acquisition process. On behalf of the Train Advise Assist Command - Air (TAAC-A), the Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan (RCC-A) under the Army Contracting Command-Afghanistan (ACC-A), has a requirement to obtain Armed Security Guards at the Forward Operating Base - Oqab, Afghanistan. .

The Contractor shall provide an armed static guard force to protect Department of Defense DoD military and civilian personnel.   Guard services will include, vehicle and personnel entry control points (ECPs), perimeter towers, and foot patrols, flight line and facility security. Contractors performing work under this contract shall possess a Business License from the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA). The Contractor shall also possess a Private Security Company (PSC) license issued by the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior (MoI). Afghan Law requires Contractors to obtain weapons licenses from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) for all personnel who will carry or use weapons in Afghanistan.  The Contractor is required to comply with the weapons license requirements that are established by the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior Affairs.  Contractors shall not carry or use weapons unless in possession of proper authorization from the GIRoA Ministry of Interior Affairs.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services, with a Size Standard of $20.5 million.  This US industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services.  The anticipated Product Service Code is S206, Housekeeping-Guard.

It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the Government Point of Entry via the Internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov for additional information, to include future information, pertaining to this requirement. The Government anticipates release of this solicitation on or about February 15, 2018.  Additionally, the upcoming solicitation and any subsequent amendments to the solicitation may only be available by downloading the documents at http://www.fedbizopps.gov .

The anticipated ordering period for the upcoming requirement is twelve (12) months, to include a mobilization period of sixty (60) days, with a possibility of up to a six (6) month extension. Total possible ordering period of eighteen (18) months.

Interested Vendors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (US Vendors) and the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) database (Afghan and US Vendors) prior to award. Lack of registration in the SAM or JCCS database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at https://www.sam.gov/ and https://www.jccs.gov/.  The Government anticipates award on or about 10 March 2018.