Local Guard Services U.S. Mission Manama, Bahrain
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is seeking qualified contractors for Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Mission in Manama, Bahrain. This presolicitation outlines a requirement for a secure environment, preventing loss or injury to personnel and property, deterring unauthorized access, and preventing terrorist attacks. The anticipated contract is a Time and Material (T&M) with fixed-price (FP) and cost-reimbursable (CR) elements, for one base year and four one-year options. Access to sensitive requirement documents is contingent upon completing and returning a mandatory Restricted Access Request (RAR) form.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to meet or exceed the Performance Work Statement requirements. Key services include:
- Ensuring a secure environment for the U.S. Mission.
- Preventing loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, and property.
- Preventing destruction of assets and unauthorized access.
- Deterring potential terrorist attacks. All contracted personnel, regardless of nationality, must pass both contractor-conducted and U.S. Government background investigations to certify suitability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Time and Material (T&M) with Fixed-Price (FP) and Cost-Reimbursable (CR) elements.
- Duration: One base year with four one-year options.
- Eligibility: Preference will be given to offerors qualifying as U.S. persons or U.S. Joint Venture Persons, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. § 4864. Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration.
- Presolicitation Response Date: February 18, 2026 (for notice of interest).
- Solicitation Timeline: Synopsis posted for a minimum of 10 days. Offerors will have approximately 35 days to submit proposals once the solicitation is posted.
- Published: February 4, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the best technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Site visits will be provided via PowerPoint or in person, with details to be included in the solicitation.
Action Items
- Mandatory: Complete and return the "RESTRICTED ACCESS REQUEST - LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM" form (RAR Form - Template.docx) to Mohammed N. Haque at HaqueMN@state.gov to gain access to restricted documents. The POC's full name on the RAR form must exactly match their SAM.gov profile.
- Interested offerors should provide notice of their interest (representative name, firm name, address) to Mohammed N. Haque at HaqueMN@state.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted.