U.S. Mission Lome, Togo -Overseas Guard Services
Overview
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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 United States Department of State (DOS) has issued a Solicitation for Overseas Guard Services at the U.S. Embassy Lome, Togo. This requirement is for a qualified Contractor to provide organizational structure, management, and staff to protect U.S. Government personnel, facilities, and equipment. The primary mission is to ensure a secure environment, acting as an early warning system, preventing unauthorized access, maintaining order, and deterring criminal and terrorist acts. Proposals are due by May 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive guard services including:
- Protecting U.S. Government personnel, facilities, and equipment from damage or loss.
- Acting as an early warning signal to the Embassy.
- Protecting life and preventing unauthorized access.
- Maintaining order and deterring criminal attacks against employees, dependents, and property.
- Preventing terrorist acts against all U.S. assets and damage to Government property.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Duration: One base year with four one-year options (exercisable at the Government's discretion).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Lome, Togo
Accessing Restricted Documents
Potential bidders must complete and submit a Restricted Access Request Form (Attachment 3_RestrictedAccessForm_26R0077.docx) to gain access to sensitive bidding documents. This form requires:
- Company name, address, UEID, CAGE CODE.
- Point of contact details (name, telephone, email).
- Specification of interest type (Prime Contractor, Joint Venture Participant, or Other).
- Agreement to safeguard information, limit duplication, and prevent secondary distribution.
- Commitment to secure data when not in use and properly dispose of materials upon termination of use.
Failure to provide complete information on this form will invalidate the request. The completed form must be emailed to Chantal A. Guetat (GuetatCA@state.gov) and Jenel A. Charles (CharlesJA6@state.gov).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Chantal A Guetat (guetatca@state.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Jenel Charles (CharlesJA6@state.gov)