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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/pr15904172

- Solicitation number: PR15904172
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of State
- Contracting office: Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum (19AQMM)
- NAICS: 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Product or service code: S206 Guard Services
- Place of performance: ARE
- First posted: April 24, 2026
- Last posted: May 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0580d4839dcc4190ac9223aa9f771fc8/view

## Description

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.

## Publications

- April 24, 2026: Sources sought, due April 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 391ff1e4ca5e4b5b84eaac8711b99332. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/391ff1e4ca5e4b5b84eaac8711b99332/view
- May 20, 2026: Sources sought, due May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 0580d4839dcc4190ac9223aa9f771fc8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0580d4839dcc4190ac9223aa9f771fc8/view

## Points of contact

- Mohammed N. Haque, HaqueMN@state.gov

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