Solicitation Notice - LGP Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

The U.S. Department of State, specifically the Office of Acquisition Management, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Local Guard Services for the U.S. Mission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The primary objective is to establish a secure environment that prevents loss or injury to U.S. personnel and dependents, protects property, prevents unauthorized access, and deters potential terrorist attacks. All contracted personnel, regardless of nationality, will be required to pass rigorous background investigations conducted by both the contractor and the U.S. Government to ensure suitability for employment. Potential bidders must complete and submit a Restricted Access Request form to be granted access to the full solicitation details. The solicitation was posted on December 22, 2024, with proposals due by January 29, 2025, though these dates are subject to change and will be updated on the SAM.gov site.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to qualified security services providers in the NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) category. The anticipated contract structure includes one base year with four potential one-year option periods, which can be exercised at the sole discretion of the government. The place of performance is specifically Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, with the contract focusing on providing comprehensive security services for the U.S. Mission. All interested offerors must carefully review the Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) solicitation documents and adhere to strict distribution and information safeguarding requirements. Potential bidders must be registered in the appropriate government systems and be prepared to meet the comprehensive security and operational standards outlined in the solicitation documents.