US Mission Buenos Aires Local Guard Services
ID: PR11280008Type: Justification
AwardedJan 3, 2023
Award #:SAQMMA17C0155R
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6b3a97d4f1b94aa3a67f3917aa92c65d/view
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    Description

    The Department of State is seeking to extend the Local Guard Services contract at the U.S. Mission in Buenos Aires, currently held by G4S Secure Integration LLC, which is set to expire on January 31, 2023. The extension will consist of a six-month base period followed by six one-month option periods to ensure continuity of services while a follow-on contract is awarded and transitioned. This procurement is critical to maintaining security and operational integrity at the U.S. Mission, preventing any disruption that could adversely affect U.S. government operations. Interested parties can reach out to Kenneth P. Bailey at baileykp@state.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Kenneth P. Bailey
    baileykp@state.gov
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