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, injury, destruction, unauthorized access, and deterring terrorist attacks. Proposals are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Contractor will provide organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to meet or exceed the Performance Work Statement requirements. Services include:
- Preventing loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, and property.
- Preventing destruction of assets.
- Preventing unauthorized access.
- Deterring potential terrorist attacks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Duration: One base year and four one-year options.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Proposal Due: May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EST (as amended).
- Published: April 22, 2026 (latest amendment).
- Site Visit: An in-person site visit was scheduled for March 16, 2026.
Key Instructions & Amendments
- Restricted Access: Offerors must complete and email the "Restricted Access Request" form to the Contracting Officer (averhartb@state.gov) and then use the "request access" button in SAM.gov to view the solicitation and exhibits. The form requires company details, interest type (Prime, JV, Other), and agreement to safeguard sensitive information.
- Amendment A001: Responded to 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 for identifying equipment details and completing Exhibit D tables (estimated quantity, unit cost, total cost, country of origin).
- Amendment A002: Extended the proposal due date to May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EST. All other terms and conditions remain the same.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must identify the manufacturer, make, model, and quantity of all essential equipment. They must also complete tables in Exhibit D providing estimated quantity for the entire contract, unit cost, total cost (including base and option years), and anticipated country of origin.