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. This requirement aims to provide a secure environment, prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, and property, deter unauthorized access, and mitigate terrorist threats across facilities in Rome, Florence, Milan, and Naples. The Government anticipates awarding a single-award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
Scope of Work
The selected Contractor will be responsible for providing the necessary organizational structure, management, and qualified staff to deliver comprehensive guard services. This includes ensuring the security of U.S. personnel, dependents, and property, preventing unauthorized access, and deterring potential terrorist attacks at U.S. Mission facilities in Italy. The requirement covers services for:
- Order 001 (TO1): Rome/Florence
- Order 002 (TO2): Milan
- Order 003 (TO3): Naples
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single-award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Term: A base year plus four (4) one-year option periods, in accordance with FAR 52.217-9.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Place of Performance: Rome, Florence, Milan, and Naples, Italy.
Evaluation and Submission
Award will be made using a best value-Cost/technical tradeoff source selection process, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-1.
Mandatory Action: All interested offerors must complete and return a Restricted Access Request form to be granted access to this requirement. The latest form (RESTRICTED ACCESS REQUEST.pdf, posted 2026-03-26) should be emailed to Kerryn Finik (finikk@state.gov) and Paige Goeke (GoekePA@state.gov). Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration, and the Point of Contact's full name on the request form must precisely match their SAM.gov registration.
Key Dates
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, at 03:59 AM UTC.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
Additional Information
A system error necessitated the issuance of this solicitation in conjunction with Amendment A001; offerors are advised to rely on Amendment A001 for all submission dates and correct solicitation information. Site visits are provided via a PowerPoint Presentation attachment, with potential in-person visits to be announced via amendment. Phone calls will not be accepted. Bidders should utilize the provided "26R0022 QA Template.xlsx" for structuring their Quality Assurance plans.