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), specifically ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM, is soliciting proposals for Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Mission in Paris, France. The requirement is to provide a secure environment, prevent loss/injury, deter unauthorized access, and prevent terrorist attacks. Proposals are due May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Contractor will provide the 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 unauthorized access, and deterring potential terrorist attacks. All contracted personnel, regardless of nationality, must pass both Contractor and U.S. Government background investigations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Duration: One base year and four one-year options
- Product Service Code: S206 (Guard Services)
- Preference: Government will give preference to offerors qualifying as U.S. persons or U.S. Joint Venture Persons in accordance with 22 U.S.C. § 4864.
- Proposal Due: May 14, 2026, by 1:00 PM (local time, as per latest amendment A0005).
- Published: May 5, 2026 (latest amendment A0005).
Evaluation
Award will be made to the best technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.
Key Actions for Bidders
- Restricted Access: All interested 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 requirement documents. The RAR form requires company details, interest type (Prime, JV, Other), and agreement to safeguard sensitive information. Completed RAR forms may be emailed to gutierrezkv@state.gov.
- SAM.gov Registration: Offerors must have an active registration on SAM.gov. The Point of Contact (POC) name on the RAR form and in SAM.gov must be identical.
- Site Visits: Site visits (virtual or in-person) to U.S. Mission facilities in Paris, France, will be scheduled. Details will be provided in L.1 of the solicitation. Due to space limitations, only two representatives per firm are allowed.
- Contact: Direct all inquiries to Katya Gutierrez at gutierrezkv@state.gov. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.