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Armed Guard Force Provision and Training

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Response Deadline10/02/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Department of State involves the provision and training of an armed guard force to support prime contractors on U.S. Mission Maseru projects in Lesotho. The selected provider is responsible for recruiting, screening, and training host country nationals, which includes providing English language instruction and ensuring firearms qualification. The contractor must maintain a 24/7 staffing level with immediate backfill capabilities while ensuring full compliance with Lesotho labor laws. To successfully execute the contract, the provider must possess a valid Lesotho security license and have access to a firearm training facility. The primary objective is to deliver a fully staffed, trained, and licensed armed security force in Maseru. This opportunity was posted on September 14, 2026, with a response deadline of October 2, 2026, under NAICS code 561612.

General Info

Armed guard force provision and training for U.S. Mission Maseru projects in Lesotho.

Agency

Department Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm MomentumView Agency

NAICS

561612 - Security Guards and Patrol ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

maseru, DC, LSO

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of PR16172532.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Sources Sought - U.S. Mission Maseru, Lesotho

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Timeline

PostedSep 14

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Response DeadlineOct 2

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10/02/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyDepartment Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum

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Performs professional security guard services for prime contractors on U.S. Mission Maseru projects in Lesotho. Recruits, screens, and trains host country nationals, providing English language instruction and firearms qualification. Maintains a 24/7 guard staff with immediate backfill capabilities and manages compliance with Lesotho labor laws. Requires access to a firearm training facility and a Lesotho security license. Delivers a fully staffed, trained, and licensed armed guard force.

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