SAM #PR15904172

Local Guard Services for U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate Dubai

The U.S. Department of State is seeking information from small businesses for providing local guard services at its Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai, UAE. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Acquisition Management - Offices: U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate Dubai - Services Requested: - Local guard force protection for U.S. personnel, facilities, and equipment - Standard and emergency guard duties, entry control, patrols, alarm monitoring, CCTV operation, and use of Guard Electronic Monitoring System (GEMS) - Onsite supervision (Project Manager, Guard Force Commander, Supervisors) - Mobile patrols with contractor-provided vehicles - Screening at controlled access points (residential and official facilities) - Alarm monitoring and dispatcher services - CCTV monitoring - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with host country laws, licensing, and insurance - Contractor must provide trained personnel, uniforms, vehicles, and communication equipment - Maintenance of logs, reports, contingency and transition plans - Temporary additional services may be requested by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - Phase-in and phase-out transition plans required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all details reference attached documents - No products or part numbers specified; focus is on comprehensive guard and security services

Description

The Department of State is conducting market research to determine the degree of interest and capability by small businesses only in providing local guard services at the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate Dubai in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy missions are accomplished in a safe and secure environment.  The primary mission of the local guard service is to provide protection for United States personnel, facilities, and equipment from damage or loss due to violent attack and theft.  The local guard services shall prevent unauthorized access; protect life; maintain order; deter criminal and terrorist attacks against employees, dependents, and property; and prevent damage to all U.S. assets.

At this time, this is a sources sought notice for written information only.  The U.S. Department of State does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or reimburse the costs incurred by potential offerors in providing the information requested herein.  In preparation for an upcoming procurement, the U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management is conducting market research to determine potential sources.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS.  This is a request for interested potential offerors to submit a brief capability statement. Please see the attached PWS, Sources Sought Notice and fill out and return the Contractor information to the POC.

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