Grille Partition Testing
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM25R0294
- Agency
- Office of Acquisition Management Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- Lisa Pizarro pizarrol1@state.gov (202) 524-6793
- Amber Gray grayal@state.gov (771) 204-7097
- Amber Gray grayaal@state.gov (771) 204-7097
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking testing laboratory services to conduct forced entry and ballistic resistance testing of various grille and partition security designs under solicitation 19AQMM25R0294. This procurement directly supports the Diplomatic Security Service's comprehensive Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance program, which develops advanced Physical Security Design Details to delay unauthorized entry and mitigate firearms threats at U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide. Contractors must be approved test laboratories for SD-STD-01.01 Revision H certification standard and will fabricate test articles, conduct testing of multiple grille categories including grate grilles, surface mount horizontal grilles, decorative grilles, and partitions, and produce comprehensive reports with documentation. The evaluation will prioritize Technical Approach as most important, followed by Past Performance, with Price being the least important factor. Proposals are due September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, with no questions deadline specified in the provided documents.
This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19 million. The contract structure includes six Contract Line Item Numbers covering base and option periods for fabricating test articles, conducting testing, and delivering reports, though specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation. Testing will involve multiple design categories with varying test durations ranging from 5 to 60 minutes, requiring deliverables including quick look reports within 14 days and comprehensive written reports within 45 days of test completion. Performance will take place in the United States, and the government has noted that funds are not presently available, reserving the right to cancel the solicitation before or after the closing date. No current incumbent contractors are identified in the provided materials.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a oral solicitation will not be issued.
“Notice to Respondents: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.”
This contract is established to directly support the Diplomatic Security Service’s comprehensive Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance (FE/BR) program. The primary objective of this program is to develop, implement, and maintain advanced Physical Security Design Details that are specifically engineered to delay unauthorized entry and effectively mitigate the threat posed by firearms attacks. These enhanced security measures are critical for safeguarding both Department of State personnel and the sensitive national security information entrusted to its care.
The authority and obligation for Diplomatic Security to carry out these protective efforts are grounded in federal law. Specifically, the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4802) mandates the establishment and enforcement of robust security standards for U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide. Additionally, the Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 2022 (22 U.S.C. §4865) further reinforces these requirements, underscoring the necessity for secure embassy construction practices and comprehensive counterterrorism measures. Through this contract, the Department ensures ongoing compliance with these statutory mandates, thereby enhancing the resilience of its facilities and the safety of its personnel in an increasingly complex global threat environment.
See the attached Solicitation (19AQMM25R0294) and supporting attachments J1 through J3). ****NOTE: Questions are due by 2 pm (Eastern Standard Time) on Wednesday, September 3, 2025: Questions and offers are to be sent electronically to Amber Gray, Contract Specialist, Grayal@state.gov and to Lisa Pizarro, Contracting Officer at PizarroL1@state.gov. Reponses are due 2 pm (Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 19AQMM25R0294.pdf | ||
| J3. AnnexB-Basis of Design Final.pdf | ||
| J1. SOW FE Validation Final.pdf |
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