Notice of Intent to Sole Source Overseas Guard Services, Port Vila, Vanuatu

The Department of State intends to award a sole source contract for overseas guard services at the U.S. Embassy in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The primary mission of the overseas guard service is to provide protection for United States personnel, facilities, and equipment from damage or loss due to violent attack and theft. The selected vendor will be required to provide a range of services, including preventing unauthorized access, protecting life, maintaining order, deterring criminal attacks, and preventing damage to government property. • The contract will be a Time and Material (T&M) contract with a base period of one year and four one-year options. • The vendor must have current licenses, work authorizations, and firearms permits in compliance with host country law. • The vendor must demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with host country labor law and tax law. • The vendor must be able to provide all types of insurance coverage required by the host country. • The vendor must have experience with associated security equipment, such as Guard Electronic Monitoring System (GEMS) and Central Alarm Monitoring systems (CAMS). • The vendor must be able to furnish guard force equipment, including uniforms, vehicles, and weapons. • The vendor must be able to overcome language barriers and provide English language training if required. • The vendor must be able to hire and train a guard staff consisting of host country nationals.