Local Guard Services - US Mission Abidjan

The Department of State is conducting market research to determine the
degree of interest and capability by small businesses only in providing local
guard services at the U.S. Embassy – U.S. Mission Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security plays an essential
role in ensuring that foreign policy missions are accomplished in a safe and
secure environment. The primary mission of the local guard service is to
provide protection for United States personnel, facilities, and equipment
from damage or loss due to violent attack and theft. The local guard
services shall prevent unauthorized access; protect life; maintain order;
deter criminal and terrorist attacks against employees, dependents, and
property; and prevent damage to all U.S. assets. The NAICS code for these
services is 561612.

Responses must clearly demonstrate, detail and discuss the capabilities
through examples of previous and/or current guard security contracts or
experience closely related thereto. Failure to provide the below required
information will deem the response ineligible for consideration. See
attached "Section C - PWS" and "Sources Sought Notice" for details.
It is requested that all interested parties submit their capabilities by e-mail
to Mohammed Haque at HaqueMN@state.gov addressing each of the
above requirements by 3:00PM EST, February 16, 2023. Interested parties
shall also complete the attached Contractor Information Sheet attached.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS. This is a
request for interested potential offerors to submit a brief capability
statement.