Solicitation - U.S. Mission Accra, Ghana
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 Accra, Ghana. This requirement ensures a secure environment, preventing loss or injury to personnel and property, deterring unauthorized access, and mitigating potential terrorist attacks. The contract is structured as one base year with four one-year options. Proposals are due Wednesday, May 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
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. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring a secure environment for U.S. personnel, dependents, and property.
- Preventing destruction of assets and unauthorized access.
- Deterring potential terrorist attacks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (19AQMM26R0141)
- Duration: One base year + four one-year options
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Proposal Due: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
- Published: May 12, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Site Visit: A site visit was conducted on March 16, 2026.
Key Instructions & Amendments
Offerors must complete and email the Restricted Access Request form to the Contracting Officer, then click "request access" in SAM.gov to view the full solicitation and exhibits. Several amendments have been issued, notably:
- Amendment A0001: Responded to site visit questions, updated VAT to 20%, incorporated updated Exhibits D, E, F, M, P, Q, S, and added US Person Certification (L.11.1.8). It also provided instructions for equipment details in Exhibit D.
- Amendment A0003: Incorporated additional site visit Q&A and re-incorporated Exhibit U.
- Amendment A0004: Incorporated updated Exhibits D (Contractor Furnished Equipment) and S (ODC tab), and updated sections on Other Direct Costs (L.11.1.2), Price Proposal Evaluation (M.2.1), and Technical Proposal Evaluation (M.2.2).
- Amendments A0001, A0002, A0004, and A0005 collectively extended the proposal due date multiple times, with the final deadline set by A0005.
Evaluation
The solicitation includes updated sections for Price Proposal Evaluation (M.2.1) and Technical Proposal Evaluation (M.2.2) as per Amendment A0004.
Contact Information
- Primary: Brian Averhart (averhartb@state.gov, 202-257-5880)
- Secondary: Tracy Williams (williamstj1@state.gov)