Overseas Guard Services U.S. Mission Abuja, Lagos/ Nigeria

The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Global Acquisitions, awarded Contract 19AQMM26C0477 to GARDA WORLD FEDERAL NIGERIA on June 23, 2026, for overseas guard services at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria, with a total contract value of $24,546,649.14, including base and all four one-year option periods. The base performance period runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with the Government retaining the right to extend services for an additional six months under FAR 52.217-8. The contract is a sealed bid resulting in a firm-fixed-price arrangement, specifying labor-hour services across multiple CLINs covering roles such as Guard Force Commander, with unit pricing structured across base and option years. Performance is governed by a comprehensive Statement of Work requiring 24/7 armed guard coverage, strict enforcement of access control, compliance with General and Post Orders, and adherence to DOS and U.S. Government security protocols, including continuous quality assurance validated through Quality Assurance Compliance Reports submitted with each invoice. All personnel must meet stringent vetting standards including police clearances, health certifications, English and local language proficiency at S4/R4 levels, vision and hearing standards, and training in GEMS, explosive detection, and safe driving, with nomination packages subject to COR approval before billing. The contractor is responsible for maintaining Government property, including identity cards and equipment, and must return all items upon contract termination. Substitutions of key personnel such as the Program Manager require written justification and formal approval, and the contractor must submit updated documentation for promotions or new hires within specified timelines. Contract administration is managed by the Contracting Officer Jenei A. Charles and Administrative Contract Specialist Chantal A. Guetat, with invoicing processed through myLGP via Excel spreadsheet to fpddata@state.gov, bypassing WAWF and IPP. Multiple FAR clauses are incorporated with deviations, including those related to changes, disputes, payments, anti-kickback provisions, and subcontracting restrictions, while special contract requirements under Section H mandate extensive background vetting, health compliance, training validation, and immediate reporting of security incidents or lost credentials. No set-aside classification was applied, the North American Industry Classification System code is 561612, and