Security Guards and Patrol Services American Embassy Bern Switzerland

Proposals are due no later than June 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM EST.

Solicitation Issued April 27, 2010.

The U.S. Department of State intends to award a time and materials contract, with firm-fixed price and cost reimbursable elements, for local guard services, on behalf of the American Embassy Bern, required to prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, property; destruction of assets; to prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks. The Embassy requires a secure environment to conduct their mission. Duties will include, but not be limited to, restricting entry of unauthorized personnel, operation of walk-through metal detectors, hand-held detectors, electronic and hydraulic barriers and surveillance by motor patrol.



The Government will solicit this requirement as a full and open competition using acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Part 15. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services. The Government plans to award one contract. Anticipated period of performance is one base year and four one-year options, which shall be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government. The estimated number of annual hours for guard services at this location is approximately 58,774 hours.



All Contractor personnel, regardless of nationality, will be required to pass a background investigation conducted by the Contractor, including checks on employment history, criminal record, residence, and credit. Additionally for employees who will operate vehicles in performance of these services, the individuals driving record will also be reviewed. The U.S. Government will certify suitability of all Contractor personnel for employment under this contract.



Language proficiency requirements vary among the guard force positions. The minimum level required is Level 2 English language proficiency, which requires an ability to satisfy minimum courtesy requirements and maintain very simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics. The minimum Level is 4 regarding Swiss German language proficiency, which requires an ability to use the language fluently and accurately on all levels normally pertinent to professional needs. The minimum requirement for French language proficiency is Level 1, although Level 4 French language proficiency is required in Geneva.



The Government plans to issue the solicitation on or about (delete December 30, 2009) 23 April 2010 at www.FedBizOpps.gov. No paper copies will be mailed. All announcements and amendments made to this solicitation will be posted to www.FedBizOpps.gov, to receive updates, click the link for Register to Receive Notification.



The approximate acquisition schedule is as follows: the synopsis will be posted for approximately fifteen (15) days then the solicitation will be posted and the Question and Answer (Q&A) period begins, the solicitation will be open for sixty (60) days and proposals must be received by close of business on the sixtieth (60) day, award will be made approximately forty-five (45) days after proposal submission. All dates are subject to change, Offerors will be notified by amendment to the solicitation posted on FedBizOpps.



A pre-proposal conference and site visit at the U.S. Embassy Bern is tentatively scheduled, approximately twenty (21) days after the solicitation opens, a firm date will be announced at the time the solicitation is posted. Offerors are responsible for all travel arrangements, local transportation, and accommodations in Bern. Due to space limitations, only two representatives from each firm will be allowed for the conference and site visit. Do not contact embassy officials or personnel pertaining to the conference and site visit, direct all related questions by email to the Contract Specialist listed below.



All proposals from responsible vendors will be evaluated if received on time. All prospective offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for award. No questions concerning this requirement will be answered until the solicitation is posted. Once solicitation is posted, questions may be submitted by email to Jon Troyer at troyerjr@state.gov, PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.



The contract will be awarded to the best technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.

The U.S. Department of State intends to award a time and materials contract, with firm-fixed price and cost reimbursable elements, for local guard services, on behalf of the American Embassy Bern, required to prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, property; destruction of assets; to prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks. The Embassy requires a secure environment to conduct their mission. Duties will include, but not be limited to, restricting entry of unauthorized personnel, operation of walk-through metal detectors, hand-held detectors, electronic and hydraulic barriers and surveillance by motor patrol.



The Government will solicit this requirement as a full and open competition using acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Part 15. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services. The Government plans to award one contract. Anticipated period of performance is one base year and four one-year options, which shall be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government. The estimated number of annual hours for guard services at this location is approximately 58,774 hours.



All Contractor personnel, regardless of nationality, will be required to pass a background investigation conducted by the Contractor, including checks on employment history, criminal record, residence, and credit. Additionally for employees who will operate vehicles in performance of these services, the individuals driving record will also be reviewed. The U.S. Government will certify suitability of all Contractor personnel for employment under this contract.



Language proficiency requirements vary among the guard force positions. The minimum level required is Level 2 English language proficiency, which requires an ability to satisfy minimum courtesy requirements and maintain very simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics. The minimum Level is 4 regarding Swiss German language proficiency, which requires an ability to use the language fluently and accurately on all levels normally pertinent to professional needs. The minimum requirement for French language proficiency is Level 1, although Level 4 French language proficiency is required in Geneva.



The Government plans to issue the solicitation on or about December 30, 2009 at www.FedBizOpps.gov. No paper copies will be mailed. All announcements and amendments made to this solicitation will be posted to www.FedBizOpps.gov, to receive updates, click the link for Register to Receive Notification.



The approximate acquisition schedule is as follows: the synopsis will be posted for approximately fifteen (15) days then the solicitation will be posted and the Question and Answer (Q&A) period begins, the solicitation will be open for sixty (60) days and proposals must be received by close of business on the sixtieth (60) day, award will be made approximately forty-five (45) days after proposal submission. All dates are subject to change, Offerors will be notified by amendment to the solicitation posted on FedBizOpps.



A pre-proposal conference and site visit at the U.S. Embassy Bern is tentatively scheduled, approximately twenty (21) days after the solicitation opens, a firm date will be announced at the time the solicitation is posted. Offerors are responsible for all travel arrangements, local transportation, and accommodations in Bern. Due to space limitations, only two representatives from each firm will be allowed for the conference and site visit. Do not contact embassy officials or personnel pertaining to the conference and site visit, direct all related questions by email to the Contract Specialist listed below.



All proposals from responsible vendors will be evaluated if received on time. All prospective offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for award. No questions concerning this requirement will be answered until the solicitation is posted. Once solicitation is posted, questions may be submitted by email to Jon Troyer at troyerjr@state.gov, PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.



The contract will be awarded to the best technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.