Engineering Services for Physical Security Programs (PSP) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM26R0034
- Agency
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Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Springfield, Virginia 22153, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate seeks engineering and support services for Physical Security Programs and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles divisions via an IDIQ contract, with proposals due June 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET and questions due May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Amendment 001, issued June 4, extended the deadline and incorporated revised instructions, SOW, pricing worksheet, CDRLs, and responses to 50 industry questions.
Place of performance is Springfield, Virginia. The requirement is unrestricted. The contract spans five years (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2031) organized into five task groups: automotive testing (performance, ADAS, runflat systems); cybersecurity testing on vehicle electronics; ballistic and material testing (armor R&D, forced entry, ballistic resistance per SD-STD-01.01); anti-ram design and testing per ASTM 2656-23; and blast design, testing, and physical security consulting per ASTM F3664 and shock-tube protocols. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and testing facilities. The contract carries a maximum ceiling of $25 million over five years with a minimum guarantee of $2,000 across the entire period. The base ordering period runs July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, followed by four optional one-year periods.
Offerors must hold an active Secret Facility Clearance Level and possess SECRET personnel security clearance. For Group 3 (ballistic and forced entry testing), contractors must be on the Department of State's approved laboratories list for SD-STD-01.01 certification testing at proposal submission. Key personnel require a minimum eight years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree. All work is conducted at contractor-provided facilities.
The NAICS code is 541330, Engineering Services, with a $25.5 million small business size standard. Proposals consist of three volumes: Volume I (Technical, 23-page max) addressing technical capabilities, facilities, and testing experience; Volume II (Past Performance, 2-page max) covering three recent contracts within five years; and Volume III (Pricing, no limit) with signed SF-1449, firm-fixed-price labor category rates, materials, and travel costs. Evaluation weighs technical capabilities and confidence, recent and relevant past performance, and price, with technical and past performance combined significantly more important than price. Multiple IDIQ awards are anticipated. Offerors may propose on any or all five task groups within a single consolidated proposal. Amendment 003 clarified that non-government advisors employed by Cherokee Nation Businesses, Cherokee Federal, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, and Nakupuna Solutions serve as non-voting technical evaluation advisors.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 0003:
The purpose of this amendment is to: (a) respond to a solicitation question regarding subcontractor pricing, and (b) identify the companies for which Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) Non-Government Advisors are employed.
(a) Question: Does an additional Pricing Worksheet need to be submitted for a subcontractor included in a proposal?
Answer: No. Offerors should not submit a separate Pricing Worksheet for subcontractors. Instead, submit Attachment B, "Pricing Worksheet," which captures pricing for all labor categories within the specific group for which you are submitting a proposal — inclusive of any subcontractor labor.
Keep the following in mind when pricing:
- At the IDIQ level: Proposed hourly rates must account for work performed by both the prime contractor and any subcontractors.
- At the ordering level: During competition, hourly rates may be adjusted downward to remain competitive — however, proposed hourly rates at the ordering level cannot exceed the rates agreed upon at the IDIQ level.
(b) Non-Government Advisors: Non-Government personnel may serve as advisors to the Technical Evaluation Team (TET) as non-voting members of the evaluation board. These individuals are employed by the following contractors:
- Cherokee Nation Businesses
- Cherokee Federal
- Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs
- Nakupuna Solutions
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Amendment 0002:
The purpose of this amendment is to answer the following question.
Question: Are we required to fill in all the labor categories for each Group we are bidding on, or just those labor categories we believe we will charge to for that work? In some cases the Offeror doesn’t expect to use all the labor categories. However, it seems like you would want costs for every labor categories to have a fair comparison between different bidders.
A: Offerors must provide pricing for all labor categories within each Group on which they are bidding — including those they do not anticipate using. This ensures a fair and consistent comparison across all offerors during the evaluation process.
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Amendment 0001:
This amendment makes the following changes to the RFP:
(a) Incorporates responses to industry questions (see Amendment 001 Questions and Answers.pdf).
(b) Incorporates DD Form 254 (19AQMM-26-R-0034) into the solicitation.
(c) Replaces Attachment 1 - Instructions in its entirety with Amendment 001 Attachment 1 - Instructions.
(d) Replaces Attachment B - Pricing Worksheet with Amendment 001 Attachment B - Pricing Worksheet.
(e) Replaces Attach A - SOW - Eng Services Final with Amendment 001 Attach A - SOW - Eng Services Final.
(f) Replaces Attachment C - CDRLs_EngSvcs with Amendment 001 Attachment C - CDRLs_EngSvcs.
(g)The SF-1449 CLINS and clauses have been updated.
CLOSING DATE/TIME:
06/22/2026 - 17:00 ET US/Eastern
RFP:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 in conjunction with the procedures for "Contracting by Negotiation" found in FAR Part 15. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 Effective Date 03/13/2026.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 - Engineering Services, with a small business size standard of $25.5 annual average receipts total or gross income. The Product Service Code: C219 - Architect and Engineering- General: Other.
The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate, Office of Physical Security Programs is seeking an industry partner or partners to provide engineering and support services for both the Physical Security Division (PSD) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV) in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment 1) titled: Engineering Services for Physical Security Programs (PSP) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV).
The anticipated period of performance is five years from date of award.
Type of Contract: This contract is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. Delivery Orders issued under this contract will be firm fixed price, with a reimbursable line item for travel, as well as Labor Hour or Time-and-Material.
All interested companies must provide a proposal as follows:
- Volume I – Technical
- Volume II – Past Performance
- Volume III – Pricing
Refer to Attachment 1, INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS, which provides guidance on proposal submission.
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52
This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein.
The Government anticipates awarding multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Offeror must list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Offers that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 0002: The purpose of this amendment is to answer the following question.
Question: Are we required to fill in all the labor categories for each Group we are bidding on, or just those labor categories we believe we will charge to for that work? In some cases the Offeror doesn’t expect to use all the labor categories. However, it seems like you would want costs for every labor categories to have a fair comparison between different bidders.
A: Offerors must provide pricing for all labor categories within each Group on which they are bidding — including those they do not anticipate using. This ensures a fair and consistent comparison across all offerors during the evaluation process.
Amendment 0001:
This amendment makes the following changes to the RFP:
(a) Incorporates responses to industry questions (see Amendment 001 Questions and Answers.pdf).
(b) Incorporates DD Form 254 (19AQMM-26-R-0034) into the solicitation.
(c) Replaces Attachment 1 - Instructions in its entirety with Amendment 001 Attachment 1 - Instructions.
(d) Replaces Attachment B - Pricing Worksheet with Amendment 001 Attachment B - Pricing Worksheet.
(e) Replaces Attach A - SOW - Eng Services Final with Amendment 001 Attach A - SOW - Eng Services Final.
(f) Replaces Attachment C - CDRLs_EngSvcs with Amendment 001 Attachment C - CDRLs_EngSvcs.
(g)The SF-1449 CLINS and clauses have been updated.
CLOSING DATE/TIME:
06/22/2026 - 17:00 ET US/Eastern
RFP:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 in conjunction with the procedures for "Contracting by Negotiation" found in FAR Part 15. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 Effective Date 03/13/2026.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 - Engineering Services, with a small business size standard of $25.5 annual average receipts total or gross income. The Product Service Code: C219 - Architect and Engineering- General: Other.
The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate, Office of Physical Security Programs is seeking an industry partner or partners to provide engineering and support services for both the Physical Security Division (PSD) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV) in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment 1) titled: Engineering Services for Physical Security Programs (PSP) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV).
The anticipated period of performance is five years from date of award.
Type of Contract: This contract is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. Delivery Orders issued under this contract will be firm fixed price, with a reimbursable line item for travel, as well as Labor Hour or Time-and-Material.
All interested companies must provide a proposal as follows:
- Volume I – Technical
- Volume II – Past Performance
- Volume III – Pricing
Refer to Attachment 1, INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS, which provides guidance on proposal submission.
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52
This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein.
The Government anticipates awarding multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Offeror must list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Offers that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 0001:
This amendment makes the following changes to the RFP:
(a) Incorporates responses to industry questions (see Amendment 001 Questions and Answers.pdf).
(b) Incorporates DD Form 254 (19AQMM-26-R-0034) into the solicitation.
(c) Replaces Attachment 1 - Instructions in its entirety with Amendment 001 Attachment 1 - Instructions.
(d) Replaces Attachment B - Pricing Worksheet with Amendment 001 Attachment B - Pricing Worksheet.
(e) Replaces Attach A - SOW - Eng Services Final with Amendment 001 Attach A - SOW - Eng Services Final.
(f) Replaces Attachment C - CDRLs_EngSvcs with Amendment 001 Attachment C - CDRLs_EngSvcs.
(g)The SF-1449 CLINS and clauses have been updated.
CLOSING DATE/TIME:
06/22/2026 - 17:00 ET US/Eastern
RFP:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 in conjunction with the procedures for "Contracting by Negotiation" found in FAR Part 15. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 Effective Date 03/13/2026.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 - Engineering Services, with a small business size standard of $25.5 annual average receipts total or gross income. The Product Service Code: C219 - Architect and Engineering- General: Other.
The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate, Office of Physical Security Programs is seeking an industry partner or partners to provide engineering and support services for both the Physical Security Division (PSD) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV) in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment 1) titled: Engineering Services for Physical Security Programs (PSP) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV).
The anticipated period of performance is five years from date of award.
Type of Contract: This contract is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. Delivery Orders issued under this contract will be firm fixed price, with a reimbursable line item for travel, as well as Labor Hour or Time-and-Material.
All interested companies must provide a proposal as follows:
- Volume I – Technical
- Volume II – Past Performance
- Volume III – Pricing
Refer to Attachment 1, INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS, which provides guidance on proposal submission.
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52
This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein.
The Government anticipates awarding multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Offeror must list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Offers that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 in conjunction with the procedures for "Contracting by Negotiation" found in FAR Part 15. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 Effective Date 03/13/2026.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 - Engineering Services, with a small business size standard of $25.5 annual average receipts total or gross income. The Product Service Code: C219 - Architect and Engineering- General: Other.
The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate, Office of Physical Security Programs is seeking an industry partner or partners to provide engineering and support services for both the Physical Security Division (PSD) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV) in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment 1) titled: Engineering Services for Physical Security Programs (PSP) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV).
The anticipated period of performance is five years from date of award.
Type of Contract: This contract is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. Delivery Orders issued under this contract will be firm fixed price, with a reimbursable line item for travel, as well as Labor Hour or Time-and-Material.
All interested companies must provide a proposal as follows:
- Volume I – Technical
- Volume II – Past Performance
- Volume III – Pricing
Refer to Attachment 1, INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS, which provides guidance on proposal submission.
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52
This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein.
The Government anticipates awarding multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Offeror must list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Offers that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AMD 001 Attach 1 Instruction_Track Changes.docx | DOCX document | |
| AMD 001 SOW_Eng Svcs Final_Track Changes.docx | DOCX document | |
| AMD 001 SOW_Eng Svcs Final .pdf | ||
| AMD 001 Attach C - CDRLs_EngSvcs.pdf | ||
| RFP 19AQMM26R0034 AMD 001 Eng Svcs.pdf | ||
| AMD 001 Attach B Pricing Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| AMD 001 Questions and Answers.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| AMD 001 DD254.pdf | ||
| AMD 001 Attach 1 Instruction.pdf | ||
| Attach C - CDRLs_EngSvcs.pdf | ||
| 19AQMM26R0034.pdf | ||
| Attach A SOW Eng Svcs Final .pdf | ||
| Attach B Pricing Worksheet_EngSvcs.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| ATTACH 1 RFP Instruction.pdf |
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