US MiSSION VIENNA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
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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, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), through its ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM office, is soliciting proposals for Guard Services (PSC S206) for the U.S. Mission in Vienna, Austria. This opportunity supports the DS mission of ensuring foreign policy objectives are accomplished in a safe and secure environment by protecting personnel, information, and property. Proposals are currently due by January 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing guard services to support the Regional Security Officer (RSO) at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Vienna. The RSO is responsible for the first line of defense for DOS personnel, families, missions, and national security information, developing and implementing security programs, and liaising with host government officials. The RSO also monitors the performance of local guard services.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Place of Performance: Vienna, Austria
- Current Proposal Due: January 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
- Published Date: January 8, 2026
Key Requirements & Access
Access to this solicitation is restricted. Vendors must complete and return the "RESTRICTED ACCESS REQUEST - LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM" (RAR Form) to the government contacts via email to gain access to documents. If an RAR Form was previously submitted for the Luxembourg sources sought notice, this should be noted in the access request in SAM.gov. The RAR Form requires company information, interest type (Prime, JV, Other), and agreement to safeguard information.
Amendments & Updates
- Amendment 0003 added Exhibit D.
- Amendment 0002 made several changes, including adding Exhibit P, removing the contractor's responsibility for providing firearms storage containers (Section H.8.2), updating Exhibit D regarding Table 1 and Section 6 (contractor not responsible for weapons), and answering contractor questions.
- Forthcoming Amendment A001: The Government intends to issue an amendment to extend the Vendor Q&A due date to November 15, 2025, and the Proposal due date to November 28, 2025, due to a lapse in appropriations. Bidders should monitor SAM.gov for official publication.
Additional Notes
A document titled 25R0221_Vienna_QA by Sections.xlsx provides detailed information across various solicitation sections (B, C, G, H, I, L, M) and exhibits, which is crucial for understanding requirements and preparing proposals.