Local Guard Services at the U. S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe.

Questions and answers-
Please note proposal due date:
13:00 Eastern Standard Time on Thursday February 19, 2015

Attachments:
SAQMMA14R0182 A002 ANSWERS
SAQMMA14R0182 A002 Exhibit A
SAQMMA14R0182-A002 Exhibits B-H
SAQMMA14R0182 A002 Sections B -H
SAQMMA14R0182 A002 Exhibit S

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services at the U.S. Embassy Harare. This operation requires a secure environment to conduct its mission. The Contractor shall provide the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff at levels adequate to meet or exceed the requirement contained in the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall be required to provide services in a manner that prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, property; destruction of assets; to prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks. Anticipated period of performance is one base year and four one-year options (to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government).

All contracted personnel, regardless of nationality, will be required to pass a background investigation conducted by the Contractor and a separate background investigation conducted by the U.S. Government to certify their suitability for employment under this contract.

The solicitation is posted. No paper copies will be mailed out. All dates are subject to change. Any changes to the solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps.gov

Offerors are requested to provide notice of their interest in the solicitation (i.e., name of representative, name of firm, address) to Todd Paynter at payntermt@state.gov. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

In accordance with 22 U.S.C. § 4864, the Government will give preference to offerors qualifying as U.S. persons or U.S. Joint Venture Persons. The contract will be awarded to the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services at the U.S. Embassy Harare. This operation requires a secure environment to conduct its mission.  The Contractor shall provide the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff at levels adequate to meet or exceed the requirement contained in the Performance Work Statement.  The Contractor shall be required to provide services in a manner that prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, property; destruction of assets; to prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks.  Anticipated period of performance is one base year and four one-year options (to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government).

All contracted personnel, regardless of nationality, will be required to pass a background investigation conducted by the Contractor and a separate background investigation conducted by the U.S. Government to certify their suitability for employment under this contract.

The Government plans to post the solicitation around the end of November timeframe.  No paper copies will be mailed.  The approximate acquisition schedule is as follows:  The synopsis will be posted for approximately fifteen (15) days.  Once the solicitation announcement closes on FedBizOpps, the offerors will have approximately forty-five (45) days to submit proposals.  All dates are subject to change, and offerors will be notified via a Solicitation Amendment which will be posted on FedBizOps. A site visit will be scheduled approximately fourteen (14) days after the solicitation opens, at the U.S. Embassy Harare.  A firm date will be announced at the time the solicitation is posted.  Offerors are responsible for entry visa, all travel arrangements, local transportation, and accommodations in Harare, Zimbabwe.  Due to space limitations, only two (2) representatives from each firm will be allowed for the site visit.

Offerors are requested to provide notice of their interest in the solicitation (i.e., name of representative, name of firm, address) to Todd Paynter at payntermt@state.gov. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.



In accordance with 22 U.S.C. § 4864, the Government will give preference to offerors qualifying as U.S. persons or U.S. Joint Venture Persons. The contract will be awarded to the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.