US Mission Canada Local Guard Services

SOL #: 19AQMM25R0246Solicitation

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/274e98f6662e49b58153a47595f8963b/view

Timeline

Posted

Aug 14, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 20, 2026, 4:59 AM

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 Canada-wide. This effort aims to provide a secure environment, prevent loss/injury to personnel and property, deter unauthorized access, and mitigate terrorist threats. The Government anticipates awarding up to three (3) Multiple Award IDIQs and five (5) Task Orders. Proposals are due February 19, 2026.

Scope of Work

Contractor shall provide organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to deliver Local Guard Services across Canada. Key responsibilities 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: Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts (up to 3 awards).
Task Orders: Five (5) Task Orders are anticipated. Three (3) will be awarded immediately for Ottawa/Halifax/Winnipeg, Toronto, and Montreal/Quebec City. Task Orders 4 (Vancouver) and 5 (Calgary) may be awarded later.
Set-Aside: None specified.
Proposal Due: February 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
Published: January 28, 2026 (latest amendment).

Key Requirements & Amendments

Offerors must submit a Restricted Access Request form to gain access to solicitation documents. This form requires company and requester information, specifying interest as a Prime Contractor, Joint Venture, or Other, and includes a distribution restriction agreement for sensitive information. The solicitation has undergone several amendments:

A001: Extended proposal due date to October 30, 2025; designated Fabiola A. Bellevue as CO and Kenneth P. Bailey as Contract Specialist.
A002: Provided "Current Incumbent Compensation" data (Exhibit U), virtual site visit presentations, updated administrative office, updated Exhibit A for Montreal, and extended proposal due date to December 15, 2025.
A003: Incorporated Equitable Price Adjustment Instructions (Section H.21, J, EPA Worksheet), FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and FAR 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate, updated anticipated Performance Periods (Section F.1), and extended proposal due date to January 14, 2026.
A004: Updated anticipated Performance Periods (Section F.1) and extended proposal due date to January 28, 2026.
A005: Provided responses to vendor questions, updated Sections C.9.2, H.5.1, H.5.1a, H.5.3, H.5.5, H.5.6, L & M; added clause 652.216-71, removed clauses 52.204-14 and 652.219-70; provided amended Exhibits for IDIQ and Orders; designated Berel Dorfman as the Contracting Officer; and extended the proposal due date to February 19, 2026.