Solicitation - U.S. Mission Accra, Ghana

SOL #: 19AQMM26R0141Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

Guard Services (S206)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8cc1f35e797041f385e36676c91f8449/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 5, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 5, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

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) has issued a solicitation for Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana. This requirement ensures a secure environment for U.S. personnel, dependents, and property, preventing unauthorized access and deterring potential terrorist attacks. The anticipated contract duration is one base year with four one-year options. Proposals are due April 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The selected Contractor will be responsible for providing the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to meet or exceed the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Key responsibilities include:

Providing security services to prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, and property.
Protecting assets and preventing unauthorized access.
Deterring potential terrorist attacks.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (previously #19AQMM25R0295, now #19AQMM26R0141)
Duration: One base year + four one-year options
Set-Aside: None specified
Response Due: April 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET
Published: March 5, 2026
Site Visit: An in-person site visit will be conducted on March 16, 2026 (refer to Section L.1 of the solicitation).

Accessing Solicitation Documents

Due to the sensitive nature of the information, access to the full solicitation and related exhibits is restricted. Offerors must:

Complete and email the "Restricted Access Request" form (available as Solicitation Restricted Access Request.docx) to the Contracting Officer (averhartb@state.gov).
After emailing the form, click the "request access" button in SAM.gov to view the documents.

The Restricted Access Request form requires company details (name, address, UEI, POC), declaration of bidder role, and agreement to safeguard sensitive information, prohibiting duplication or secondary distribution.