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 is soliciting proposals for Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Mission in Italy, covering facilities in Rome, Florence, Milan, and Naples. This requirement ensures a secure environment for U.S. personnel, dependents, and property, preventing unauthorized access and deterring terrorist attacks. The Government anticipates awarding a single-award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Proposals are due June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Contractor will provide organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to deliver comprehensive local guard services. This includes preventing loss or injury, protecting assets, and deterring potential terrorist threats across the U.S. Mission facilities in Italy. The requirement is structured into three task orders:
- Order 001 (TO1): Rome/Florence
- Order 002 (TO2): Milan
- Order 003 (TO3): Naples
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single-Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Base year + four (4) one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Proposal Due: June 8, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 26, 2026 (latest update)
Evaluation
Award will be made using a best value-Cost/technical tradeoff source selection process, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-1.
Key Requirements & Action Items
- 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 safeguard sensitive information. The completed form should be emailed to Kerryn Finik (FinikK@state.gov) and Paige Goeke (GoekePA@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 name in the SAM.gov database.
- Site Visit: A PowerPoint presentation of the U.S. Mission facilities in Italy is attached. If an in-person site visit is scheduled, offerors will be notified via amendment.
- QA Template: An Excel template for Quality Assurance (QA) surveillance plans is provided to guide bidders in developing their QA plans.
Amendments
- Amendment A004: Reuploaded Site Visit PowerPoint and updated Exhibits A, M, and S for all task orders (TO1-TO3). Extended proposal due date to June 8, 2026.
- Amendment A003: Provided updated Exhibits A and S for TO2 Milan. Extended proposal due date to June 4, 2026.
- Amendment A002: Provided updated Exhibits P and U, responses to contractor questions, incorporated additional language in Section L.11.1.2 and M.2.1, and extended the proposal due date to June 4, 2026.