U.S. Mission Italy
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 Italy. This requirement ensures a secure environment for U.S. personnel, dependents, and property across multiple locations. The Government anticipates awarding a single-award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle. Proposals are due June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Contractor will provide organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to deliver comprehensive guard services. Key objectives include preventing loss or injury, deterring unauthorized access, and mitigating potential terrorist attacks. Services are required at U.S. Mission facilities in Rome, Florence, Milan, and Naples.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single-Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: One base year and four (4) one-year option periods (FAR 52.217-9)
- Locations: Rome (TO1), Florence (TO1), Milan (TO2), Naples (TO3)
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified
- Proposal Due: June 4, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 20, 2026 (latest amendment)
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best value-Cost/technical tradeoff source selection process, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-1.
Key Requirements & Actions
- Restricted Access: All interested offerors must complete and return a Restricted Access Request form to be granted access to the full solicitation documents. This form requires company information, interest type (Prime, JV, Other), and agreement to distribution restrictions. Submit to Kerryn P. Finik (Finikk@state.gov).
- SAM.gov Registration: Offerors must have an active registration on SAM.gov. The Point of Contact (POC) name on the Restricted Access Request form must exactly match the full name in the SAM.gov database.
- Amendments: Amendment A003 provides updated Exhibits A and S for TO2 Milan. Amendment A002 extended the proposal due date to June 4, 2026, updated Exhibits P and U, and provided responses to contractor questions. Offerors should rely on Amendment A001 for original solicitation information.
- Site Visits: A PowerPoint Presentation attachment provides details on U.S. Mission facilities. Any in-person site visits will be announced via amendment.
- QA Template: A Quality Assurance (QA) template is provided to guide bidders in developing their QA plans.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kerryn Finik (FinikK@state.gov)
- Phone calls will not be accepted.