Local Guard Force U.S. Mission Wellington, New Zealand

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Local Guard Services at the U.S. Embassy Wellington and U.S. Consulate Auckland. The primary mission is to protect U.S. Government personnel, facilities, and equipment from damage or loss, complementing other security systems. The services include preventing unauthorized access, protecting life, maintaining order, deterring criminal attacks, and preventing terrorist acts.

• Provision of local guard services, including Standard and Additional or Emergency (A&E) services.

• Personnel must be trained and qualified to meet operational hours.

• Compliance with General and Post Orders.

• Screening of personnel, vehicles, and packages at entry points.

• Operation of access control equipment, including explosive, X-ray, and metal detection equipment.

• Patrols (roving foot patrols, perimeter patrols).

• Logbooks and administrative records maintenance.

• Incident reporting and corrective action plans.

• Provision of guard force equipment, including radios, cell phones, GEMS, firearms (if applicable), and logbooks.

• Provision of vehicles for supervisory inspections.

• Uniforms and personal equipment.

• Transition plan for phase-in and phase-out.

• Contract Type: Time-and-Materials (T&M) with firm-fixed price and cost-reimbursement components.

• Period of Performance: One (1) year Base Period with four (4) one-year Option Periods, plus a potential six-month extension.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but CLINs are listed with $0.00 unit prices, indicating pricing will be detailed in proposals.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to AdamsYR@state.gov.

• Submission Deadline: November 6, 2025, 01:00 PM ET.

• Late submissions will be rejected.

• Evaluation will be based on Price Proposal (Volume 1) and Technical Proposal (Volume 2).

• Technical proposals will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.

• Award will be made to a responsive, responsible offeror on the basis of the lowest evaluated price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Questions due by October 8, 2025, 1:00 PM ET.

• U.S. firms are eligible for payment in U.S. dollars; foreign firms will be paid in local currency.

• U.S. preference may be applied.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DOSAR clauses incorporated by reference.

• Specific details regarding labor categories, training, equipment, and reporting are provided in various sections and exhibits.

• Offerors must comply with local labor laws regarding wages, benefits, and working conditions.