American Embassy Bridgetown (E), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Bldg., Broad Street P.O. Box 302 Or FPO AA 34055

S -- LOCAL GUARD SERVICES SOL S-BB210-97-R-0100 DUE 072897 POC David Savastuk, GSO, phone: (246)436-4950, fax: (246)429-5246 WEB: Click here to reach the Department of State Homepage, http:/www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to be placed on the list of those to be notified of the RFP and Amendment postings on the Internet., rebecca@wizard.net. The U.S. Embassy, Bridgetown, Barbados requires the operation and management of local guard services in order to prevent unauthorized access, protect life, maintain order, deter criminal acts against employees and dependents and to protect against damage to property and terrorist acts against U.S. assets. The contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work as required under this contract. The estimated number of hours is 52,663 man hours per annum. These requirements may change depending on funds availability in forthcoming periods and operational requirements. The solicitation is for a base year with four one-year options. All requests for the solicitation must be in writing. Telephone requests will not be honored. All responsible offerors may submit a proposal which shall be considered. This solicitation is not yet ready to be issued, but is expected to be released in the late May timeframe. It will be issued on the Internet at http://www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm and the Department's electronic bulletin board (703) 875-4945. It will not be issued by other methods, except upon special request, and it will only be sent by regular mail from Bridgetown. Since Internet and BBS access will be available immediately upon issuance of the RFP, the Government will not extend the proposal due date as a result of late receipt of a paper RFP by a prospective offeror. Disks will not be sent. Due to budget constraints, express mail service will not be used by the Government for issuance of the basic solicitation or any subsequent amendments or questions and answers. If you are not already receiving information about overseas local guard RFPs by email and you wish to be placed on the list for electronic access to the RFP via Internet, contact rebecca@wizard.net. See numbered Note 26. (0122)

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