Local Guard Services - U. S. Embassy in Zambia

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

Amendment A001- The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Designate Kenneth P. Bailey as the Contracting Officer. Accordingly, Section G.1, L.4. L.9 and FAR 52.233-2 were amended; 2. Extend the proposal due date to February 22, 2024 at 4pm ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 was hereby amended; and 3. Provide a Site Visit PowerPoint attachment. 

Amendment A002- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 4, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A003- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 18, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A004: 1. Provide responses to vendor questions and/or clarifications; 2. Provide an updated Exhibit D, Exhibit P, Exhibit U and Exhibit 1; 3. Update Sections B.7.3, C.8.5, C.8.8, E.1.4, G.2, J, L.1, L.11, L.11.2.1.3, L.11.2.2.3 and L.11.2.2.3.1; and 4. Update the proposal due date to March 27, 2024 at 4:00PM ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby amended.

Amendment A005: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A006: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A007: The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Provide additional Question and Answers (Reference Excel entitled A007 Additional Questions); 2. Provide an updated Exhibit D; 3. Update Section L.11 and L.11.2.3 (See Highlights); and 4. Extend the proposal due date to Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and
amended.

Amendment A008:The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Provide updated Question and Answers that were issued under Amendment A007 for Question #4 (See Highlighted Question); and 2. Amend the Exhibit A, Exhibit I and Exhibit S. Accordingly, these Exhibits are amended in their entirety.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

Amendment A001- The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Designate Kenneth P. Bailey as the Contracting Officer. Accordingly, Section G.1, L.4. L.9 and FAR 52.233-2 were amended; 2. Extend the proposal due date to February 22, 2024 at 4pm ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 was hereby amended; and 3. Provide a Site Visit PowerPoint attachment. 

Amendment A002- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 4, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A003- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 18, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A004: 1. Provide responses to vendor questions and/or clarifications; 2. Provide an updated Exhibit D, Exhibit P, Exhibit U and Exhibit 1; 3. Update Sections B.7.3, C.8.5, C.8.8, E.1.4, G.2, J, L.1, L.11, L.11.2.1.3, L.11.2.2.3 and L.11.2.2.3.1; and 4. Update the proposal due date to March 27, 2024 at 4:00PM ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby amended.

Amendment A005: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A006: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A007: The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Provide additional Question and Answers (Reference Excel entitled A007 Additional Questions); 2. Provide an updated Exhibit D; 3. Update Section L.11 and L.11.2.3 (See Highlights); and 4. Extend the proposal due date to Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and
amended.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

Amendment A001- The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Designate Kenneth P. Bailey as the Contracting Officer. Accordingly, Section G.1, L.4. L.9 and FAR 52.233-2 were amended; 2. Extend the proposal due date to February 22, 2024 at 4pm ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 was hereby amended; and 3. Provide a Site Visit PowerPoint attachment. 

Amendment A002- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 4, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A003- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 18, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A004: 1. Provide responses to vendor questions and/or clarifications; 2. Provide an updated Exhibit D, Exhibit P, Exhibit U and Exhibit 1; 3. Update Sections B.7.3, C.8.5, C.8.8, E.1.4, G.2, J, L.1, L.11, L.11.2.1.3, L.11.2.2.3 and L.11.2.2.3.1; and 4. Update the proposal due date to March 27, 2024 at 4:00PM ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby amended.

Amendment A005: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A006: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

Amendment A001- The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Designate Kenneth P. Bailey as the Contracting Officer. Accordingly, Section G.1, L.4. L.9 and FAR 52.233-2 were amended; 2. Extend the proposal due date to February 22, 2024 at 4pm ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 was hereby amended; and 3. Provide a Site Visit PowerPoint attachment. 

Amendment A002- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 4, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A003- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 18, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A004: 1. Provide responses to vendor questions and/or clarifications; 2. Provide an updated Exhibit D, Exhibit P, Exhibit U and Exhibit 1; 3. Update Sections B.7.3, C.8.5, C.8.8, E.1.4, G.2, J, L.1, L.11, L.11.2.1.3, L.11.2.2.3 and L.11.2.2.3.1; and 4. Update the proposal due date to March 27, 2024 at 4:00PM ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby amended.

Amendment A005: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and
amended.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

Amendment A001- The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Designate Kenneth P. Bailey as the Contracting Officer. Accordingly, Section G.1, L.4. L.9 and FAR 52.233-2 were amended; 2. Extend the proposal due date to February 22, 2024 at 4pm ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 was hereby amended; and 3. Provide a Site Visit PowerPoint attachment. 

Amendment A002- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 4, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A003- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 18, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A004: 1. Provide responses to vendor questions and/or clarifications; 2. Provide an updated Exhibit D, Exhibit P, Exhibit U and Exhibit 1; 3. Update Sections B.7.3, C.8.5, C.8.8, E.1.4, G.2, J, L.1, L.11, L.11.2.1.3, L.11.2.2.3 and L.11.2.2.3.1; and 4. Update the proposal due date to March 27, 2024 at 4:00PM ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby amended.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

Amendment A001- The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Designate Kenneth P. Bailey as the Contracting Officer. Accordingly, Section G.1, L.4. L.9 and FAR 52.233-2 were amended; 2. Extend the proposal due date to February 22, 2024 at 4pm ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 was hereby amended; and 3. Provide a Site Visit PowerPoint attachment. 

Amendment A002- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 4, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

Amendment A003- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 18, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

Amendment A001- The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Designate Kenneth P. Bailey as the Contracting Officer. Accordingly, Section G.1, L.4. L.9 and FAR 52.233-2 were amended; 2. Extend the proposal due date to February 22, 2024 at 4pm ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 was hereby amended; and 3. Provide a Site Visit PowerPoint attachment. 

Amendment A002- The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to Monday, March 4, 2024 at 4pm EST. Accordingly, Section L.4 is hereby updated and amended.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

Amendment A001- The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Designate Kenneth P. Bailey as the Contracting Officer. Accordingly, Section G.1, L.4. L.9 and FAR 52.233-2 were amended; 2. Extend the proposal due date to February 22, 2024 at 4pm ET. Accordingly, Section L.4 was hereby amended; and 3. Provide a Site Visit PowerPoint attachment. 

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

CO Note on 02/02/2024: Virtual Site Visit Powerpoint has been attached. Amendment A001 is forthcoming before February 08, 2024 to provide Question and Answer reponses and to extend the Proposal due date to at least February 13, 2024, if not longer. The amendment will be posted on SAM.gov once cleared. 

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.  

12/05/2023: Solicitation posting updated to provide a corrected Q&A spreadsheet (v2)

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.  The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their 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.

RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT:
Vendors will need to request access to the documents via SAM's Explicit Access Request and complete the Restricted Access Request form and submit to the Contracting Officer via email.  By requesting access, the vendor is adhering to the following:

Distribution authorized to legitimate bidders only, contains technical or operation information.

THESE RESTRICTED ACCESS DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED NOR IS ANY SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED.

DATA SHALL BE KEPT IN A LOCKED DESK, LOCKED FILING CABINET, OR LOCKED ROOM WHEN NOT IN USE. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, THE HARDCOPY PRINTS AND ANY ELECTRONIC MEDIA SHALL BE DESTROYED BY SHREDDING THE PRINTS AND FORMATTING THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UPON TERMINATION OF USE, ALL MEDIA SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY COMPUTERS.

OFFERORS REQUESTING ACCESS SHALL NOT COPY, SCAN OR POST ANY PART OF THESE BIDDING DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. Offerors shall ensure that the point of contact (POC) on the Restricted Access Request form provides his/her full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name. The POC's full name shall be identical to the full name in the SAM.gov database.  The Offeror must also ensure that the submitting POC's full name, including first, middle (if applicable), and last name, are identical in SAM.gov.

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. All offerors (to include Joint Venture entities) MUST be registered in SAM.Gov at the time of proposal submission and prior to award.