USM Paris, France
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) has issued a solicitation for Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Mission Paris, France. This requirement ensures a secure environment, preventing loss, injury, unauthorized access, and deterring potential terrorist attacks. An amendment (A001) has extended the proposal submission deadline to April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Contractor will provide organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to meet or exceed the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Services include safeguarding U.S. personnel, dependents, and property, preventing destruction of assets, and deterring terrorist threats. All contracted personnel, regardless of nationality, must pass both Contractor and U.S. Government background investigations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Local Guard Services
- Duration: One base year and four one-year options
- Preference: Preference given to offerors qualifying as U.S. persons or U.S. Joint Venture Persons (per 22 U.S.C. § 4864)
- Proposal Due: April 22, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC (extended by Amendment A001)
- Published: March 16, 2026 (latest amendment publication)
Evaluation
Award will be made to the best technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.
Key Requirements & Access
- Mandatory: Active registration on SAM.gov is required.
- Mandatory: Offerors must complete and return a Restricted Access Request (RAR) form and submit an electronic request for access to the solicitation via SAM.gov to gain access to bidding documents. The RAR form details requirements for safeguarding sensitive information.
- The Point of Contact (POC) name on the RAR form must precisely match their full name as registered in SAM.gov.
- Site visits (virtual if applicable) will be scheduled, with details provided in L.1 of the solicitation. A maximum of two representatives per firm will be allowed.
- Phone calls will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The solicitation document "19AQMM26R0025" and corresponding Exhibits and Attachments are available.