American Embassy Kolonia (E), P.O. Box 1286, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia 96941

S -- LOCAL GUARD SERVICES, U.S. EMBASSY -- KOLONIA, MICRONESIA FEDERATION SOL S0FM200-00-R-001 POC Jewellene Wilson, tel. 691-320-2187; fax 691-320-2186 WEB: Internet site for solicitations for the Dept. of State, http://state.monmouth.army.mil/. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, wilsonj@state.gov. DESC: Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States Kolonia, Micronesia Federation will launch, via the internet, a solicitation to require the operation and management of Local Guard Services for its Embassy in Kolonia, 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 guards is 26,000 hours per year. These requirements may change depending on funding availability in forthcoming periods. Anticipated performance is for one base period and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. 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. 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.gov/home.htm. Then proceed to U.S. State Department Business Opportunities and clik on the links to the Statebuy Interactive Platform. Once there (http://state.monmouth.army.mil/), click on the U.S. Dept. of State Business Opportunities to see the listing that will contain the solicitation. It is strongly recommended that you "Subscribe" to receive email notification of the solicitation issuance and other information that may be launched to the site. To do this, go to the SIP site at http://state.monmouth.army.mil/ and go to "Secured Services" near the bottom. Proceed from that link to the next page and at the bottom clik on "Subscribe". Fill in the blocks requested and choose the CBD category indicated above to get on the list. If you need assistance downloading the solicitation or other network assistance, you may contact the contract specialist (point of contact) listed above or email the site master at tolemansc@state.gov or call 703-516-1694. Posted 07/06/00 (W-SN471788). (0188)

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