Local Guard Services U.S. Mission Manama, Bahrain
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 soliciting proposals for Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Mission Manama, Bahrain. This requirement aims to provide a secure environment, prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, and property, prevent unauthorized access, and deter potential terrorist attacks. Offerors must request access via SAM.gov to view the full solicitation. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Contractor will be responsible for providing the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff necessary to meet or exceed the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring a secure environment for mission operations.
- Preventing loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, and property.
- Preventing destruction of assets and unauthorized access.
- Deterring potential terrorist attacks.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Place of Performance: Manama, Bahrain
- Anticipated Duration: One base year and four one-year options, exercisable at the Government's discretion.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 5:00 PM Z.
- Published Date: May 4, 2026.
Submission & Access Instructions
Offerors are required to request access in SAM.gov to view the solicitation (19AQMM26R0043) and all correlating documents. Further details on obtaining access can be found in the "History - Presolicitation Notice." Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted using the provided Excel document (19AQMM26R0043 Questions format.xlsx) and adhere to instructions in Section L.9 of 19AQMM26R0043. Questions via telephone or in person are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
The 19AQMM26R0043 Questions format.xlsx is a template for submitting questions and does not currently contain specific questions or government responses.