Local Guard Force - U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Presolicitation from the Department of State, for work in United Arab Emirates. Due Jan 5, 2027, 1:00 PM (UTC-5), 52 days left.
| Solicitation number | 19AQMM27R0019 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of State |
| Office | Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum |
| Notice type | Presolicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612) |
| Product or service code | S206 |
| Place of performance | United Arab Emirates |
| Posted | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Jan 5, 2027, 1:00 PM (UTC-5) (52 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (3)
- Questions format 24 KB
- Bid document controlled: request access on SAM.gov
- Solicitation Exhibit s controlled: request access on SAM.gov
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Description
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their mission. The Contractor shall provide the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff at levels adequate to meet or exceed the requirement contained in the Performance Work Statement.
The Contractor shall be required to provide services in a manner that prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, property; destruction of assets; to prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks. Anticipated period of performance is for one base year and four one-year options (to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government). See attached 19AQMM27R0019 for more details.
Offerors are required to provide a signed Restricted Access Request (RAR) form to the POC prior to requesting access in sams.gov in order to view the solicitation and all correlating documents. The RAR and further details of obtaining access to secure solicitation documents can be found in History/Related Notice - PR15904172-Pre-solicitation. The Government will host a one time, optional site visit at the US Embassy at the time specified in Section L of the pdf document 19AQMM27R0019.
Offerors who wish to participate must contact the POC of this solicitation and adhere to the requirements provided in Section L of the pdf document 19AQMM27R0019. Late requests will not be accepted and there will no make up dates. Offerors are NOT to contact the embassy directly.
Offerors without confirmation of their pre-approval will be turned away on site. Vendors shall use the question format excel document provided and follow instructions as outline in Section L of 19AQMM27R0019. Questions over telephone or in person during the site visit are not acceptable.
Contracting contact
- Mohammed N. Haque · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 561612, a business counts as small if it has no more than $29.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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About the buyer
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