US MiSSION VIENNA
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM25R0221
- Agency
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Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services
- PSC
- S206 Housekeeping- Guard
- Place of performance
- Austria
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, is seeking a contractor to provide security guard and patrol services for the U.S. Mission in Vienna, Austria, classified under NAICS 561612 and PSC S206. The primary objective is to support Regional Security Officers (RSOs) in protecting Department of State personnel, their families, U.S. diplomatic missions, and national security information from physical and technical threats. The contractor will provide local guard services and assist in developing and implementing comprehensive security programs while serving as a liaison with foreign police and security services. Access to the solicitation is restricted and requires potential vendors to submit a completed Request for Access (RAR) Form to gain eligibility to bid. The original solicitation was posted on September 10, 2025, with multiple deadline extensions issued; the current proposal submission deadline is January 28, 2026, by 11:59 PM EST, and the deadline for submitting questions was November 15, 2025.
This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractor or award value in the available documentation. The contract will be performed in Vienna, Austria, and is intended to provide ongoing security services to support U.S. diplomatic operations. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with Amendment 0003 clarifying contractor responsibilities regarding firearms storage and weapons provision, and Amendment 0002 establishing that the contractor is not responsible for providing weapons but is expected to meet applicable storage and security regulations. The government has issued a Q&A document addressing questions from potential contractors organized by solicitation sections to guide proposal development and ensure compliance with all specified requirements.
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
Proposals Due: 28 January 2026 by 11:59 PM EST
Amendment 0003 added Exhibit D.
Amendment 0002 made the following changes:
- Add Exhibit P as an attachment.
- Section H.8.2 - remove "The Contractor shall provide and use a proper firearms storage container and location approved by the COR. The Contractor shall provide containers or cabinets that must meet applicable laws and regulations for the storage of firearms and ammunition."
- Exhibit D - update to include Table 1.
- Exhibit D - Section 6. Weapons - update accordingly (Contractor is not responsible providing weapons.)
- Answered questions from contractors
The DOS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy objectivesare accomplished in a safe and secure environment. DS accomplishes this by making the protection ofpeople, information, and property its top priority. DS develops and implements effective security programs tosafeguard DOS personnel as they implement foreign policy and promote U.S. interests around the world. The protection of life is the most critical element of the DS mission and is an absolute requirement for the globalconduct of foreign affairs.
DS Special Agents that are assigned to U.S. diplomatic missions overseas serve as the Regional SecurityOfficers (RSO). The RSO provides the first line of defense for DOS personnel, their families, U.S. diplomaticmissions, and national security information. The RSO develops and implement the programs that shield U.S.missions and residences from physical and technical attack. The RSO receives valuable assistance in this effortfrom other DS personnel, Marine Security Guards (MSG), local investigators, security engineering officers,and host government officials. The RSO serves as the primary liaison with foreign police and security servicesoverseas in an effort to obtain support for U.S. law enforcement initiatives and investigations. The RSO alsoserves to monitor the performance of the local guard services as the Contracting Officer’s Representative(COR).
Access to this Solicitation is restricted and only vendors that have filled out and return to the government contact below the RAR Form may have access. If a vendor has submitted an RAR Form already during the sources sought notice for this post (Luxembourg) then just note that in your access request in SAM.gov. Otherwise please send the RAR form to the points of contact listed below via email then go into SAM.gov and request access.
FORTHCOMING AMENDMENT A001: The Government intends to issue Amendment A001 to extend the Vendor Q&A due date through November 15, 2025 and the Proposal due date through November 28, 2025, as a result of the lapse in appropriations. Please monitor SAM.gov for the official publication of Amendment A001 in the coming weeks, which will reflect the revised proposal due date in Section L.5.
Update #5 ·
Proposals Due: 5 January 2026 by 11:59 PM EST due to issue with posting amendment on sam.gov.
The DOS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy objectivesare accomplished in a safe and secure environment. DS accomplishes this by making the protection ofpeople, information, and property its top priority. DS develops and implements effective security programs tosafeguard DOS personnel as they implement foreign policy and promote U.S. interests around the world. The protection of life is the most critical element of the DS mission and is an absolute requirement for the globalconduct of foreign affairs.
DS Special Agents that are assigned to U.S. diplomatic missions overseas serve as the Regional SecurityOfficers (RSO). The RSO provides the first line of defense for DOS personnel, their families, U.S. diplomaticmissions, and national security information. The RSO develops and implement the programs that shield U.S.missions and residences from physical and technical attack. The RSO receives valuable assistance in this effortfrom other DS personnel, Marine Security Guards (MSG), local investigators, security engineering officers,and host government officials. The RSO serves as the primary liaison with foreign police and security servicesoverseas in an effort to obtain support for U.S. law enforcement initiatives and investigations. The RSO alsoserves to monitor the performance of the local guard services as the Contracting Officer’s Representative(COR).
Access to this Solicitation is restricted and only vendors that have filled out and return to the government contact below the RAR Form may have access. If a vendor has submitted an RAR Form already during the sources sought notice for this post (Luxembourg) then just note that in your access request in SAM.gov. Otherwise please send the RAR form to the points of contact listed below via email then go into SAM.gov and request access.
FORTHCOMING AMENDMENT A001: The Government intends to issue Amendment A001 to extend the Vendor Q&A due date through November 15, 2025 and the Proposal due date through November 28, 2025, as a result of the lapse in appropriations. Please monitor SAM.gov for the official publication of Amendment A001 in the coming weeks, which will reflect the revised proposal due date in Section L.5.
Update #4 ·
Proposals Due: 29 December 2025 by 11:59 PM EST due to issue with posting amendment on sam.gov.
The DOS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy objectivesare accomplished in a safe and secure environment. DS accomplishes this by making the protection ofpeople, information, and property its top priority. DS develops and implements effective security programs tosafeguard DOS personnel as they implement foreign policy and promote U.S. interests around the world. The protection of life is the most critical element of the DS mission and is an absolute requirement for the globalconduct of foreign affairs.
DS Special Agents that are assigned to U.S. diplomatic missions overseas serve as the Regional SecurityOfficers (RSO). The RSO provides the first line of defense for DOS personnel, their families, U.S. diplomaticmissions, and national security information. The RSO develops and implement the programs that shield U.S.missions and residences from physical and technical attack. The RSO receives valuable assistance in this effortfrom other DS personnel, Marine Security Guards (MSG), local investigators, security engineering officers,and host government officials. The RSO serves as the primary liaison with foreign police and security servicesoverseas in an effort to obtain support for U.S. law enforcement initiatives and investigations. The RSO alsoserves to monitor the performance of the local guard services as the Contracting Officer’s Representative(COR).
Access to this Solicitation is restricted and only vendors that have filled out and return to the government contact below the RAR Form may have access. If a vendor has submitted an RAR Form already during the sources sought notice for this post (Luxembourg) then just note that in your access request in SAM.gov. Otherwise please send the RAR form to the points of contact listed below via email then go into SAM.gov and request access.
FORTHCOMING AMENDMENT A001: The Government intends to issue Amendment A001 to extend the Vendor Q&A due date through November 15, 2025 and the Proposal due date through November 28, 2025, as a result of the lapse in appropriations. Please monitor SAM.gov for the official publication of Amendment A001 in the coming weeks, which will reflect the revised proposal due date in Section L.5.
Update #3 ·
Proposals Due: 19 December 2025 by 11:59 PM EST
The DOS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy objectivesare accomplished in a safe and secure environment. DS accomplishes this by making the protection ofpeople, information, and property its top priority. DS develops and implements effective security programs tosafeguard DOS personnel as they implement foreign policy and promote U.S. interests around the world. The protection of life is the most critical element of the DS mission and is an absolute requirement for the globalconduct of foreign affairs.
DS Special Agents that are assigned to U.S. diplomatic missions overseas serve as the Regional SecurityOfficers (RSO). The RSO provides the first line of defense for DOS personnel, their families, U.S. diplomaticmissions, and national security information. The RSO develops and implement the programs that shield U.S.missions and residences from physical and technical attack. The RSO receives valuable assistance in this effortfrom other DS personnel, Marine Security Guards (MSG), local investigators, security engineering officers,and host government officials. The RSO serves as the primary liaison with foreign police and security servicesoverseas in an effort to obtain support for U.S. law enforcement initiatives and investigations. The RSO alsoserves to monitor the performance of the local guard services as the Contracting Officer’s Representative(COR).
Access to this Solicitation is restricted and only vendors that have filled out and return to the government contact below the RAR Form may have access. If a vendor has submitted an RAR Form already during the sources sought notice for this post (Luxembourg) then just note that in your access request in SAM.gov. Otherwise please send the RAR form to the points of contact listed below via email then go into SAM.gov and request access.
FORTHCOMING AMENDMENT A001: The Government intends to issue Amendment A001 to extend the Vendor Q&A due date through November 15, 2025 and the Proposal due date through November 28, 2025, as a result of the lapse in appropriations. Please monitor SAM.gov for the official publication of Amendment A001 in the coming weeks, which will reflect the revised proposal due date in Section L.5.
Update #2 ·
Questions Due: 15 November 2025 by 11:59 PM EST
Proposals Due: 28 November 2025 by 11:59 PM EST
The DOS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy objectivesare accomplished in a safe and secure environment. DS accomplishes this by making the protection ofpeople, information, and property its top priority. DS develops and implements effective security programs tosafeguard DOS personnel as they implement foreign policy and promote U.S. interests around the world. The protection of life is the most critical element of the DS mission and is an absolute requirement for the globalconduct of foreign affairs.
DS Special Agents that are assigned to U.S. diplomatic missions overseas serve as the Regional SecurityOfficers (RSO). The RSO provides the first line of defense for DOS personnel, their families, U.S. diplomaticmissions, and national security information. The RSO develops and implement the programs that shield U.S.missions and residences from physical and technical attack. The RSO receives valuable assistance in this effortfrom other DS personnel, Marine Security Guards (MSG), local investigators, security engineering officers,and host government officials. The RSO serves as the primary liaison with foreign police and security servicesoverseas in an effort to obtain support for U.S. law enforcement initiatives and investigations. The RSO alsoserves to monitor the performance of the local guard services as the Contracting Officer’s Representative(COR).
Access to this Solicitation is restricted and only vendors that have filled out and return to the government contact below the RAR Form may have access. If a vendor has submitted an RAR Form already during the sources sought notice for this post (Luxembourg) then just note that in your access request in SAM.gov. Otherwise please send the RAR form to the points of contact listed below via email then go into SAM.gov and request access.
FORTHCOMING AMENDMENT A001: The Government intends to issue Amendment A001 to extend the Vendor Q&A due date through November 15, 2025 and the Proposal due date through November 28, 2025, as a result of the lapse in appropriations. Please monitor SAM.gov for the official publication of Amendment A001 in the coming weeks, which will reflect the revised proposal due date in Section L.5.
Update #1 ·
Questions Due: 24 September 2025 by 11:59 PM EST
Proposals Due: 12 November 2025 by 11:59 PM EST
The DOS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy objectivesare accomplished in a safe and secure environment. DS accomplishes this by making the protection ofpeople, information, and property its top priority. DS develops and implements effective security programs tosafeguard DOS personnel as they implement foreign policy and promote U.S. interests around the world. The protection of life is the most critical element of the DS mission and is an absolute requirement for the globalconduct of foreign affairs.
DS Special Agents that are assigned to U.S. diplomatic missions overseas serve as the Regional SecurityOfficers (RSO). The RSO provides the first line of defense for DOS personnel, their families, U.S. diplomaticmissions, and national security information. The RSO develops and implement the programs that shield U.S.missions and residences from physical and technical attack. The RSO receives valuable assistance in this effortfrom other DS personnel, Marine Security Guards (MSG), local investigators, security engineering officers,and host government officials. The RSO serves as the primary liaison with foreign police and security servicesoverseas in an effort to obtain support for U.S. law enforcement initiatives and investigations. The RSO alsoserves to monitor the performance of the local guard services as the Contracting Officer’s Representative(COR).
Access to this Solicitation is restricted and only vendors that have filled out and return to the government contact below the RAR Form may have access. If a vendor has submitted an RAR Form already during the sources sought notice for this post (Luxembourg) then just note that in your access request in SAM.gov. Otherwise please send the RAR form to the points of contact listed below via email then go into SAM.gov and request access.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25R0221_Vienna_QA by Sections.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RAR Form - Template.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| US MiSSION VIENNA | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| US MiSSION VIENNA | Pre-Solicitation | |
| US MiSSION VIENNA | Pre-Solicitation |
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