U. S. Mission Port Vila, Vanuatu - Overseas Guard Services

The U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive guard services for the U.S. Mission in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The contractor must deliver organizational structure, management, and qualified personnel capable of preventing loss or injury to U.S. personnel and dependents, protecting property and assets, preventing unauthorized access, and deterring potential terrorist attacks. The government requires a secure environment that enables mission operations while maintaining the highest levels of security. Access to this solicitation is restricted and requires completion of a specific access request form that must be emailed to Contracting Officer Jenel A. Charles at CharlesJA6@state.gov, followed by submission of an access request through SAM.gov. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2025, with responses due by September 10, 2025, and phone inquiries will not be accepted.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The contract structure includes one base year with four optional one-year extension periods, which the government may exercise at its sole discretion, potentially creating a five-year total performance period. Services will be performed in Vanuatu, specifically supporting the U.S. Mission in Port Vila. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 561612 for Security Guards and Patrol Services and PSC code S206 for Housekeeping-Guard services. Strict confidentiality requirements govern all solicitation documents, which cannot be duplicated, distributed, or posted online, and must be securely stored and ultimately destroyed upon contract completion. No information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, or estimated contract values is provided in the available documentation.