Bid guide
How to bid on guard booth supply and installation for US Mission Residences in Paris
What the Department of State is buying
The U.S. Embassy in Paris, France, is looking for a contractor to supply and install guard booths at four different residences located in Paris and its surrounding areas. This will be a firm-fixed price contract.
This opportunity is for businesses that can provide both the physical guard booths and the installation services required for these specific locations. It's a chance to work with the Department of State on an overseas facilities project.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. All offers must be submitted electronically by September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
It is important to submit your offer before this deadline. The government may award the contract based on initial offers without further discussions, so your first submission needs to be complete and competitive.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for contractors specializing in facilities, security infrastructure, or construction services that include supplying and installing prefabricated structures like guard booths. Firms with experience in international projects or working with government entities may find this particularly relevant.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable responsible contractor. This means your firm must demonstrate both technical capability and offer a competitive price.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation documents, you need to click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You might need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always necessary for every bid. Ensure you are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before submitting your offer, as this is a mandatory requirement.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since the government may award the contract without discussions, ensure your initial offer is as strong as possible. Clearly demonstrate your technical ability to supply and install the guard booths as specified.
Pay close attention to pricing. As the award criterion is 'lowest priced technically acceptable,' a competitive and well-justified price is crucial. Double-check all requirements and ensure your proposal addresses each one thoroughly to be deemed technically acceptable.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from State, Department of; the original posting controls.