How to bid on local guard services for the U.S. Department of State in Guatemala City

What the Department of State is buying

The U.S. Department of State seeks a contractor to provide local guard services for the U.S. Mission in Guatemala City. The contractor must provide suitable management, organization, and staff to support a secure environment and protect personnel, property, and assets.

The anticipated contract is one base year with four one-year options, which the Government may exercise at its discretion. The award is planned for the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.

Key dates and the deadline

The opportunity was published October 16, 2026. The listed deadline is October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

The notice says the synopsis may remain posted for about 15 days or longer, and that offerors will have approximately 35 days to submit proposals after the solicitation is posted on SAM.gov. Dates are subject to change, so check the solicitation for current dates and submission instructions. The proposal deadline is when responses must be submitted; do not wait until the last minute.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit firms with experience providing local guard services and the management and staffing needed to meet a Performance Work Statement. It is listed in the facilities category.

All contracted personnel, regardless of nationality, must pass background investigations by both the contractor and the U.S. Government. The notice says the Government will give preference to qualifying U.S. persons or U.S. Joint Venture Persons.

How to access and respond

To reach the opportunity through the portal, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Interested offerors must complete and return a restricted access request to receive access to the requirement. The notice also asks firms to send their interest, including the representative’s name, firm name, and address, to André McIntosh at [email protected]. Phone calls will not be accepted.

Offerors must have active SAM registration. A joint venture must have proper registration as a joint venture, including a UEI and active SAM registration by the proposal closing date. Use the solicitation for the full response requirements and submission instructions.

Practical preparation for a competitive response

Start the restricted access request and SAM registration checks early. For a joint venture, confirm that the joint venture’s registration and UEI are in place before the closing date.

Read the Performance Work Statement and solicitation closely. Organize the technical response around how your firm will provide the required management and qualified staffing, and check that every requested item is included.

Build the price carefully and verify that it matches the required contract period and proposal format. If a site visit is offered, review the schedule and format in the solicitation and use the opportunity to clarify requirements through the permitted process.