NON-LITIGATION LEGAL SERVICES IN GUINEAN LABOR LAW AND IMMIGRATION LAW
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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. Mission in Conakry (U.S. Embassy Conakry) is soliciting proposals for Non-Litigation Legal Services in Guinean Labor Law and Guinean Immigration Law. This requirement is for a Firm Fixed-Price Legal Retainer contract to provide expert advisory services. Quotations are due June 29, 2026, at 18:00 UTC.
Scope of Work
The Contractor will provide non-litigation legal advisory services to support the embassy's operational, administrative, and policy functions. Key areas include:
- Labor Law Services: Employment compliance, revision and application of Mission HR policies, local compensation plan advice, assistance with potential legal disputes (e.g., "for cause" terminations), employee involuntary downgrades/reductions in force, workplace policies, disciplinary & grievance procedures, wage & hour compliance, workplace investigations, and training.
- Immigration Law Services: Advice on visa & work authorization, residency & status compliance, immigration policy analysis, document review & preparation, consular & administrative liaison, repatriation, and training.
Deliverables
Key deliverables include legal advisory memoranda, policy and document review reports, monthly status and activity reports, quarterly legal compliance risk assessments, training sessions, and legislative/regulatory update summaries.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Legal Retainer
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period, with two 12-month option periods.
- Place of Performance: Primarily Contractor's business, with on-site presence at Department facilities as required. Remote services are authorized.
- Set-Aside: None specified. Offerors must be registered in SAM, though waivers may apply for locally registered vendors outside the U.S.
- Limitations: Services are strictly non-litigation; the Contractor cannot represent the embassy in court or bind it to legal positions without explicit authorization.
Personnel Qualifications
Key personnel must possess:
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent legal degree.
- Active bar membership or equivalent professional licensure in relevant jurisdictions.
- Over five (5) years of demonstrated experience advising diplomatic missions, embassies, and international organizations on labor law, immigration law, and related matters.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
- Proficiency in English and the official language of Guinea.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: June 29, 2026, 18:00 UTC.
- Submission Method: Electronically to conakryproc@state.gov. Files must be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, not exceeding 30MB per email.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), and additional information as required by Section 3. Proof of SAM registration is also required.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Evaluation will consider price, technical information, and contractor responsibility (including financial resources, past performance, integrity, organization, experience, skills, and eligibility).
Additional Notes
The U.S. Embassy is tax-exempt from VAT, but the contract is subject to a 2% excise tax unless a waiver applies.