Local Guard Services - Port of Spain, Trinidad

The U.S. Department of State intends to award a time and materials contract for local guard services, on behalf of the American Embassy Port of Spain, required to prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, property; destruction of assets; to prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks. Duties will include, but not be limited to, restricting entry of unauthorized personnel, operation of walk-through metal detectors, hand-held detectors, electronic and hydraulic barriers and surveillance by motor patrol. The Government will solicit this requirement for full and open competition. The Government plans to award one contract. Anticipated period of performance is one base year and four one-year options, which shall be exercised at the discretion of the Government. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services. The estimated number of annual hours for guard services at this location is approximately 138,500 hours. All Contractor personnel, regardless of nationality, will be required to pass a background investigation, including checks on employment history, criminal record, residence, and credit. Additionally for employees who will operate vehicles in performance of these services, the individual's driving record will also be reviewed. The U.S. Government will certify suitability of all Contractor personnel for employment under this contract. Each guard/key personnel must possess a minimum Level 3 English language proficiency, which requires an ability to speak English with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics. The Government plans to issue the solicitation on or about October 25, 2008 at the FedBizOpps site through an amendment to this synopsis. All proposals from responsible vendors will be evaluated if received on time. All prospective offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for award. No questions concerning this requirement will be answered until the solicitation is posted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.