Sources Sought - OGS: San Jose, Costa Rica

The Department of State is conducting market research to determine the degree of interest and capability of U.S. Small Businesses in providing local guard services for the U.S. Mission to San Jose, Costa Rica. The primary mission of the local guard service is to provide protection for United States personnel, facilities, and equipment from damage or loss due to violent attack and theft. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by email, addressing the requirements outlined in the document, such as providing copies of current licenses, knowledge of host country labor and tax law, ability to provide insurance coverage, and familiarity with security equipment. Some key requirements include: • Providing copies of current licenses and work authorizations in compliance with host country law • Knowledge of and compliance with host country labor and tax law • Ability to provide all types of insurance coverage required by host country • Familiarity with security equipment such as Guard Electronic Monitoring System (GEMS) and closed-circuit television systems • Ability to maintain a guard staff on a 24-hour, 7-day basis • Capability of instructing and qualifying personnel in the use of security equipment • Ability to deal with organized actions by direct labor personnel such as strikes and labor unrest