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LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM BAMAKO

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SAQMMA11R0209Federal

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The U.S. Department of State is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive Local Guard Services for the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mali, intending to ensure a secure operating environment that supports the embassy’s mission. The contractor is expected to deliver an organizational structure, management, and sufficiently qualified staff that meet or exceed the requirements detailed in the Performance Work Statement. The scope of work includes approximately 717,844 annual guard service hours focused on preventing loss or injury to U.S. personnel and property, unauthorized access, and deterring potential terrorist activities. The contract is set for one base year with four additional one-year options, exercisable at the government’s discretion. All personnel, regardless of nationality, must successfully pass both contractor-conducted and U.S. government background investigations. This opportunity is announced as a full and open competition under FAR Part 15 procurement procedures, with the solicitation anticipated to be posted following a 15-day synopsis period. Proposals will be accepted for about 60 days after solicitation posting. Although site visits are not mandatory, they are strongly encouraged, with attendance limited to two representatives per firm and travel arrangements the responsibility of the offerors. Questions regarding the solicitation will be accepted only by email after the official posting, with no phone inquiries permitted. Preference under U.S. law will be given to U.S. persons or U.S. joint ventures, and the award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Key contacts for the contract include Contract Specialist Michael Henderson and Contracting Officer Kelly Bracey.

General Info

Provide local guard services at U.S. Embassy Bamako; one base year, four options, background checks required.

Agency

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NAICS

561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

Place of Performance

U.S. Embassy Bamako, Bamako, MLI

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Timeline

PhasePresolicitation

PostedFeb 10

Presolicitation

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Organization & Contact Information

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Contacts2 people available

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Contacts

Michael P. HendersonContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Kelly BraceyContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services for the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mali. The U.S. Embassy 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 (PWS). The estimated number of annual hours for guard services at this location is approximately 717,844 hours. The Contractor shall be required to provide services that prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel; dependents; property; destruction of assets; 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 Government plans to post the solicitation in late October 2011 or early November 2011. No paper copies will be mailed. The Government will solicit this requirement for full and open competition, using acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Part 15. The approximate acquisition schedule is as follows: The synopsis will be posted followed by the solicitation as soon as available after the required posting of the synopsis for 15 days. Then the solicitation is posted and the Question and Answer (Q&A) period begins. Once the soliciation is posted on FedBizOpps, the offerors will have approximately 60 days to submit proposals. All dates are subject to change and Offerors will be notified by registering on https://www.fbo.gov. Site Visit attendance is not mandatory, but highly encouraged. A site visit is expected to be scheduled approximately three to four weeks after the solicitation is posted. Offerors are responsible for entry visa (if required); 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. No questions will be answered concerning this requirement until the solicitation is posted. Once the solicitation is posted, questions may be submitted by email to Michael Henderson at HendersonMP@state.gov. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. In accordance with 22 U.S.C. Section 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 lowest price, technically acceptable proposal.