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Sources sought

Local Guard Force - US Mission United Arab Emirates (UAE)

PR15904172

Department of State, Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum. Security Guards and Patrol Services.

Response deadline

May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT

Closed 163 days ago. Posted May 20, 2026, first published April 24, 2026. Scheduled to archive June 6, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

The Department of State is conducting market research to determine the degree of interest and capability by small businesses only in providing local guard services at the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate Dubai in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy missions are accomplished in a safe and secure environment.  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.  The local guard services shall prevent unauthorized access; protect life; maintain order; deter criminal and terrorist attacks against employees, dependents, and property; and prevent damage to all U.S. assets.

At this time, this is a sources sought notice for written information only.  The U.S. Department of State does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or reimburse the costs incurred by potential offerors in providing the information requested herein.  In preparation for an upcoming procurement, the U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management is conducting market research to determine potential sources. 

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS.  This is a request for interested potential offerors to submit a brief capability statement. Please see the attached PWS, Sources Sought Notice and fill out and return the Contractor information to the POC.

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Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. April 24, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due April 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 391ff1e4ca5e4b5b84eaac8711b99332

    2 revisions on SAM
    • May 20, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • April 24, 2026: publish, sources sought
  2. May 20, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 0580d4839dcc4190ac9223aa9f771fc8

    3 revisions on SAM
    • September 3, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 20, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • April 24, 2026: publish, sources sought

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