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, injury, destruction, unauthorized access, and deterring terrorist attacks. The anticipated contract period is one base year and four one-year options. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff at levels adequate to meet or exceed the requirements contained in the Performance Work Statement. Services are critical for protecting U.S. personnel, dependents, and property, and for deterring potential terrorist activities at the U.S. Mission in Accra.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product/Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Duration: One base year + four one-year options
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Site Visit: Conducted on March 16, 2026.
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST (Updated by Amendment A0004)
- Published: May 1, 2026
Key Requirements & Instructions
Offerors must complete and submit a Restricted Access Request form and click "request access" in SAM.gov to view the full solicitation and related exhibits. This form requires company details, role declaration, and agreement to safeguard sensitive information. Section L.11.2.1.2 requires offerors to identify manufacturer, make, model, quantity, unit cost, total cost (base and option years), and anticipated country of origin for all essential equipment in Exhibit D.
Amendments & Updates
- Amendment A001: Responded to site visit questions, updated VAT to 20%, incorporated updated Exhibits D, E, F, M, P, Q, S, added US Person Certification (L.11.1.8), removed Exhibit U (designating it RESERVED), and added equipment instruction for Exhibit D. Extended the proposal due date to April 27, 2026.
- Amendment A002: Extended the proposal due date to May 8, 2026. (A corrected version was uploaded on April 29, 2026).
- Amendment A003: Incorporated remaining site visit Q&As and re-incorporated Exhibit U into the solicitation. Noted that Exhibit D cost column questions would be addressed in a future amendment. The proposal due date remained May 8, 2026.
- Amendment A0004: Incorporated updated Exhibit D (Contractor Furnished Equipment) and Exhibit S (with ODC tab for offeror completion). Updated sections L.11.1.2 (Other Direct Costs), M.2.1 (Price Proposal Evaluation), and M.2.2 (Technical Proposal Evaluation). Extended the proposal due date to May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Contact Information
- Primary: Brian Averhart (averhartb@state.gov, 202-257-5880)
- Secondary: Tracy Williams (williamstj1@state.gov)