S -- Local Guard Program - AmEmbassy Tegucigalpa

Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Tegucigalpa will launch the solicitation on FedBizOps with the FBO web address. This solicitation requires operation and management of Local Guard Services in order to prevent unauthorized access, protect life, maintain order, deter criminal attacks against employees, dependents and property and terrorist acts against all US assets and prevent damages to Government property. The contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work as required in the contract. The estimated number of annual hours for guards is 329,766. These requirements may change depending on funding availability in forth coming periods. Anticipated performance is for one base period and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. Major duties and responsibilities are to perform access control to limit entry to only authorized personnel or visitors, the operation of walk-through metal detectors, hand-held detectors and special monitoring devices. Services include Surveillance Detection Operation. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. The Government plans to issue the solicitation in late December 2005 or early January 2006.Again, this solicitation will be issued via the FEDBIZOPS - no paper copies will be mailed. Note: The response date in this FEDBIZOPS is not a firm date please see the RFP for the actual date.