Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

S -- CONSTRUCTION SECURITY MONITORING SERVICES SOL S-FBOAD-98-R-0042 DUE 051598 POC Marshall Pittman, 703/875-6293 WEB: State Department Acquisition Web Site, http:www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm. E-MAIL: Construction Security Monitoring Services, pittmanwm@state.gov. The Department of State has a requirement for Construction Security Personnel at various overseas and domestic facilities to monitor and detect unauthorized access to internal controlled areas, to deter the introduction of unauthorized materials to the site, and to surveil the activities of uncleared construction workers to prevent the implantation of clandestine surveillance devices or systems into the structure being constructed. There are two types of Construction Security Personnel: Cleared American Guards and Construction Surveillance Technicians. Duties are as follows: Establish a 24 hour guard post to control access to the secure area; dissuade and report unauthorized personnel or vehicular entry into those areas; control of secure storage areas; personnel or material escort within or to a construction site; monitor, observe and interact with the construction workersto preclude the introduction of electronic, electrical, mechanical, or hostile surveillance monitoring devices into finished construction; inspect all persons, packages, bags, boxes, crates, and vehicles unsing metal detectors and x-ray machnery, and perimeter and internal surveillance using closed circuit television systems. The Contractor shall be responsible for all support services necessary to maintain the required level of monitoring services. This includes, but shall not be limited to, travel, housing, local transportation, logistical support, uniforms, equipment and supplies; as well as management and administrative support. A Labor-Hour contract is anticipated. The successful contractor will be required to have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET facility security clearance as well as TOP SECRET personnel clearances for personnel assigned to this effort. Additionally, assignment to certain posts will be contingent on a favorable acceptability review conducted by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Ther period of performance will be one year with four one-year options. The estimated date for release of the solicitation is thirty days from the date this notice is published and proposals will be due 30 days after solicitation release. SIC Code 7381. Size Standard $9.0 million. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. (0105)

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