US Mission Slovakia - Local Guard Program

Added: Feb 01, 2016 10:21 am AMENDMENT A001

The purpose of this amendment is to do the following;

1)     1)   Modify Section L.5 and Block 9 of the SF-33 to reflect that the solicitation response date has been extended to February 10, 2016 at 1300 EST.

2)     2)   Modify Section B.9.5.9 – Cell Phones

B.9.5.9 Cell Phones – Cost Reimbursable

The Contractor is responsible for providing cell phones to the Local Guard Force Program Manager and the Guard Force Coordinator.  CLINs 0012, 1012, 2012, 3012, and 4012 – Cell Phones: The monthly rate shall include all costs associated with providing cell phones as required in Section J Exhibit D,  including maintenance costs and replacement costs.

3)      3)  Modify Exhibit D – Contractor Furnished Equipment

This exhibit was modified to incorporate cell phones.

4)     4)   Modify Exhibit S – Section B Pricing to incorporate cell phones under ODCs.

5)     5)   Modify Section H.7.1 – Basic Training to remove the requirement for firearms training.  The Local Guard Force personnel under this requirement are not armed and therefore the need for firearms training is NOT APPLICABLE.

6)     6)  Modify Section J to remove Exhibit U.  This exhibit is not applicable to this requirement.

7)     7)   Modify Exhibit Q (item #2) to reflect the verbiage stated in Section L.11.  The language in Section L.11 and in Exhibit Q (item #2) define that the Contractor is expected to provide the Original and 5 copies of their solicitation response.

8)      8)  Modify Exhibit Q (item #17) to reference Exhibit S

9)      9)  Incorporate Exhibit M into the solicitation.

10)   10)  Post the response to Vendor Questions

Added: Dec 04, 2015 1:53 pm Modified: Dec 18, 2015 9:07 amTrack Changes

***The Solicitation is released***

ALL INTERESTED OFFERORS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE AND RETURN A RESTRICTED ACCESS REQUEST FORM IN ORDER TO BE GRANTED ACCESS TO THIS REQUIREMENT.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services at the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia. 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.

Offerors are requested to provide notice of their interest in the solicitation (i.e., name of representative, name of firm, address) to Ted Schaeffer at SchaefferWT@state.gov and William Todd at ToddWE2@state.gov. Please reference "SAQMMA15R0434- Bratislava Solicitation" in the subject line of the email. 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) identified 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 as registered in www.SAM.gov and www.FBO.gov.

No paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed. All dates contained in the solicitation are subject to change. If any change is made to the solicitation, an amendment will be released via FedBizOpps (FBO).

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

Added: Dec 04, 2015 1:53 pm ALL INTERESTED OFFERORS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE AND RETURN A RESTRICTED ACCESS REQUEST IN ORDER TO BE GRANTED ACCESS TO THIS REQUIREMENT

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services at throughout the U.S. Mission in Bratislava, Slovakia. 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.

The approximate acquisition schedule is as follows: The synopsis will be posted for approximately fifteen (15) days. No paper copies will be mailed. Once the solicitation is posted on FedBizOpps, the offerors will have approximately forty five (45) days to submit proposals. All dates are subject to change and any change will be posted on this site.

A Site Visit will be held at the US Embassy in Bratislava. A firm date of this site visit and details will be outlined in Section L.1 of the solicitation. Offerors are responsible for entry visa, all travel arrangements, local transportation, and accommodations. Due to space limitations, only two (2) representatives from each firm will be allowed for the site visit.

Offerors are requested to provide notice of their interest in the solicitation (i.e., name of representative, name of firm, address) to Ted Schaeffer at SchaefferWT@state.gov. Please reference "SAQMMA15R0434" in the subject line of the email. 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) identified 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 as registered in www.SAM.gov and www.FBO.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. The contract will be awarded to the best technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.
Upload Restricted Access Request Form:

Description of attachment: ALL INTERESTED OFFERORS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE AND RETURN A RESTRICTED ACCESS REQUEST FORM IN ORDER TO BE GRANTED ACCESS TO THIS SOLICITATION.