Local Guard Force - US Mission United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management intends to solicit a qualified contractor to provide local guard services at the U.S. Mission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with interested parties required to submit a Restricted Access Request Form by September 18, 2026, to gain access to full solicitation documents.

Performance locations include the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate Dubai. The contractor must provide 24/7 organizational structure, management, and qualified personnel to protect U.S. Government personnel, dependents, facilities, and equipment from damage, loss, unauthorized access, and terrorist attacks. Core duties include entry control screening (personnel, vehicles, packages), operation of explosive detection and x-ray inspection equipment, roving foot patrols and mobile patrols covering approximately 6,000 kilometers monthly across 76 residences in three zones, alarm monitoring and dispatcher services, CCTV operation, and Guard Electronic Monitoring System (GEMS) deployment. Supervisory requirements include a 24/7 Project Manager and Guard Force Commander as key positions.

The contract vehicle is a single-award Time and Material arrangement with fixed-price and cost-reimbursable elements. The anticipated period of performance is one base year plus four one-year options exercisable at the Government's discretion. The 90-calendar-day transition period applies to phase-in or phase-out operations. The contractor must provide dedicated radio network, new four-door SUV vehicles for mobile patrol (replaced at 200,000 kilometers), uniforms, and all associated equipment. Training requirements include GEMS operation, explosive detector operation, CCTV operation, and chemical/biological awareness briefings. The incumbent contractor retains right of first refusal for employing COR-approved guards from the prior contract.

Interested offerors must email the Restricted Access Request Form and notice of interest to Mohammed N. Haque at HaqueMN@state.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted.