US Embassy Banjul Local Guard Services

The United States Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide local guard services at the American Embassy Banjul. The 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 this PWS. The Contractor shall be required to provide services in a manner that prevents loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, and property; mitigate destruction of assets; prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks. Anticipated period of performance is one base year and four one-year options. 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 Project Manager must be fluent in the English language and have the ability to speak 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 post the solicitation in this site on or about December 21, 2010. No paper copies will be mailed. A site visit is tentatively scheduled on or about January 6 or 7, 2011. A firm date will be included in Section L of the solicitation when posted. Offerors are responsible for their own entry visa, all travel arrangements, local transportation, and accommodations. Due to space limitations, only two representatives from each firm will be allowed for the conference and site visit. Subject to the needs of the Embassy, the site visit may be cancelled with three days notice and rescheduled. The Question and Answer (Q&A) period opens with the posting of the synopsis and ends 10 business days before the solicitation period closes. Offerors may pose their questions to the Points of Contact shown during this period. The solicitation, when finalized, will be available on the Internet at www.fedbizopps.gov. All announcements and amendments made to the solicitation will be posted at www.fedbizopps.gov. To receive updates, click on "Register to Receive Notification". Offerors are requested to provide notice of their interest in the solicitation (i.e., name of representative, name of firm, address) to Tracy Babst-Wiedenbrug at Babst-wiedenbrugtx@state.gov. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. In accordance with 22 U.S.C. - 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 technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.