Local Guard Services for Belgium
ID: PR12857032Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PHYSICAL SECURITY AND BADGING (R430)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7c4ce08bb4934932b39a4700af1b612f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of State is seeking small businesses capable of providing local guard services for the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. The primary objective is to ensure the safety and security of U.S. personnel, facilities, and assets against threats such as theft and violence, requiring vendors to demonstrate compliance with host country laws regarding labor, taxes, and insurance, as well as experience with security and communications equipment. This initiative is crucial for maintaining secure diplomatic missions abroad, and interested parties must submit their qualifications and complete the required information sheet by 1:00 PM EST on October 8, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Chantal A. Guetat at guetatca@state.gov or Jenel A. Charles at CharlesJA6@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chantal A Guetat
    guetatca@state.gov
    Jenel Charles
    CharlesJA6@state.gov
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    Brussels LGF Contractor Info Sheet.docx
    The Contractor/Vendor Information Sheet serves as a comprehensive form for contractors and vendors interested in participating in government contracts or proposals. It requires detailed company information, such as legal business name, tax ID, mailing address, and points of contact, along with specific inquiries regarding the business's size, ownership type, socio-economic status, and registration status in the System for Award Management (SAM). Key questions focus on the vendor's experience with guard services under NAICS code 561612, ability to operate in Brussels, and possession or capability to obtain a security license there. The completion deadline is set for 1:00 PM EST on October 8, 2024. This document is essential for the government to gather necessary information for vetting potential vendors and ensuring compliance with federal contracting requirements, thus promoting transparency and equity in the procurement process.
    Brussels LGF Sources Sought -PR12857032.pdf
    The Department of State is seeking small businesses capable of providing local guard services for the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. This sources sought notice outlines the essential requirements for potential vendors, emphasizing the need for protection of U.S. personnel, facilities, and assets from threats like theft and violence. Key capabilities sought include compliance with host country laws concerning labor, taxes, and insurance; experience with security and communications equipment; and the ability to maintain a 24/7 guard service with trained personnel. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and complete an information sheet by October 8, 2024. The notice clarifies that submitting information does not guarantee contract awards, but seeks to gauge market capabilities. This initiative is part of the U.S. government's broader commitment to ensuring secure diplomatic missions abroad.
    PR12857032_RestrictedAccessForm.docx
    The document outlines the Restricted Access Request process for the Local Guard Program at the U.S. Mission in Brussels, Belgium, under the contract PR12857032. Companies interested in participating must fill out a detailed request form, providing essential contact information and indicating their role—whether as a Prime Contractor, Joint Venture Participant, or otherwise. The document emphasizes strict distribution restrictions, allowing access to legitimate bidders only, and prohibits duplication or secondary distribution of any documents. It mandates secure handling of information, requiring locked storage and destruction of physical and electronic copies after use. Interested parties must email the completed form to designated government contacts and request access through sam.gov. This process reflects the government’s commitment to confidentiality and security in its contracting procedures.
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