Solicitation - U.S. Mission Tanzania
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 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This requirement ensures a secure environment, preventing loss or injury to personnel and property, deterring unauthorized access, and potential terrorist attacks. An amendment (A001) has extended the proposal due date and provided clarifications. Proposals are due by April 23, 2026, at 12:00 EST.
Scope of Work
The selected Contractor will provide organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to meet or exceed the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Services include safeguarding U.S. personnel, dependents, and property, preventing destruction of assets, and deterring unauthorized access and terrorist threats.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (19AQMM26R0140)
- Duration: One base year and four one-year options, at the Government's discretion.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Proposal Due: April 23, 2026, 12:00 EST (extended by Amendment A001).
- Published: April 10, 2026 (Amendment A001).
- Site Visit: An in-person site visit was conducted on March 16, 2026.
Key Instructions & Amendments
Offerors must complete and submit a Restricted Access Request form to gain access to the full solicitation and related exhibits. After emailing the form, offerors must also hit the "request access" button in SAM.gov.
Amendment A001 addressed Site Visit questions, incorporated updated Exhibits D, M, P, Q, and Att. 3 into Section J, removed Exhibit U (now RESERVED), inserted Tab G in Section L.11.1 (Price Proposal), and added instructions to Section L.11.2.1.2 requiring offerors to identify manufacturer, make, model, quantity, estimated quantity, unit cost, total cost, and anticipated country of origin for essential equipment in Exhibit D. All other terms and conditions remain the same.
Contact Information
- Primary: Brian Averhart (averhartb@state.gov, 202-257-5880)
- Secondary: Tracy Williams (williamstj1@state.gov)