American Embassy Rome (E), Via Veneto 119/A, 00187-Rome

S -- LOCAL GUARD NAPLES, ITALY SOL S-IT700-R-99-0001 DUE 040899 POC William Orr, Contracting Officer, 39-06-46742581, fax 39-06-47887028 WEB: U.S. State Department Business Opportunities, http://www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm. E-MAIL: William Orr, Contracting OFficer, Orrw@state.gov. The Embassy of the United States in Rome, Italy requires the operation and management of Local Guard Services for its Consulate in Florence Italy, in order to prevent unauthorized access, protect life, maintain order, deter criminal attacks against employees, dependents and property and terrorist acts against all US assets, and prevent damage to Government property. The Contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work as required in the contract. The estimated number of hours for armed guards is 10,000 per year. Major duties and responsibilities are to perform access control to limit entry to only authorized personnel or visitors, the operation of walk-through metal detectors, hand-held detectors, electronic and hydraulic barriers and special monitoring devices as well as 24 hour foot patrol services. Contract period is one year with four, one year options to renew. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. The Government plans to issue the solicitation via the Internet on the Statebuy Interactive Platform (SIP. You can reach the SIP through the URL:http://www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm. Proceed to U.S. State Department Business Opportunities to see the listing which will contain the solicitation. You can subscribe to receive email notification and register for other services on this SIP site. Firms that insist on receiving a paper copy of the RFP will be sent a copy via regular mail from the American Embassy in Rome, Italy. No extensions will be provided as a result of mail delays. See note number 26. Posted 01/28/99 (W-SN292159). (0028)

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