Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
19AQMM25R0246
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
561612
Product service code
S206
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-18
Response deadline
Aug 24, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
DorfmanBB@state.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 561612 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has a requirement for a qualified Contractor to provide Local Guard Services to support the U.S. Mission Canada-wide. The Government requires a secure environment to conduct their mission. The Contractor shall provide the organizational structure, management, and qualified staff at levels adequate to meet or exceed the requirement contained in the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall be required to provide services in a manner that prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, property; destruction of assets; to prevent unauthorized access; and deter potential terrorist attacks. The Government anticipates awarding up-to three (3) Multiple Awarded IDIQs for this effort and Five (5) Task Orders. The Government intends to award three (3) individual task orders immediately resulting from this solicitation:Task Order 1 (Ottawa/Halifax/Winnipeg), Task Order 2 (Toronto) and Task Order 3 (Montreal/Quebec City). While the Government reserves the right to issue individual Task Orders 4 (Vancouver) and individual Task Order 5 (Calgary) immediately as a result of this solicitiation, it may be in the best interest of the Government to award Task Order 4 (Vancouver) and Task Order 5 (Calgary) at a later date. The anticipated Performance periods for the IDIQs and each Individual Order are outlined in Section F.1. Offerors shall provide a completed Restricted Access Request form to be provided access to the solicitation documents. AMENDMENT A001: The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Extend the proposal due date to Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:59PM ET; 2. Designate Fabiola A. Bellevue as the Contracting Officer, replacing Kenneth P. Bailey; and 3. Designate Kenneth P. Bailey as the Contract Specialist. Accordingly, Section G.1 and Section L.5 are hereby updated in their entirety. AMENDMENT A002: The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Provide the Exhibit U data entitled "Current Incumbent Compensation" (See Attached Exhibit U A002); 2. Provide the virtual site visit presentations (Reference Virtual Site Visit A002); 3. Update the Administrated By office in Block 7; 4. Update the Exhibit A data for Montreal (Reference Exhibit A Order 3 A002); and 5. Extend the proposal due date to December 15, 2025 at 11:59PM ET. Accordingly, Section L.5 is hereby updated, and all previous SAM.gov extension notices are resolved. AMENDMENT A003: The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Incorporate Equitable Price Adjustment Instructions to Contractors (Reference: Section H.21, Section J, EPA Worksheet Attachment, and Request for Attachment)., 2. Incorporate FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements Act (TAA) into Section I and Provision FAR 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate into Section K.; 3. Update the anticipated Period of Performances for the Multiple-Award IDIQ and Individual Orders. Accordingly, Section F.1 is updated.; and 4. Extend the proposal due date to January 14, 2026 at 11:59PM ET. Accordingly, Section L.5 is hereby updated, and all previous SAM.gov extension notices are resolved. Amendment A004: The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Update the anticipated Period of Performances for the Multiple-Award IDIQ and Individual Orders. Accordingly, Section F.1 is updated.; and 2. Extend the proposal due date to January 28, 2026 at 11:59PM ET. Accordingly, Section L.5 is hereby updated, and all previous SAM.gov extension notices are resolved. Amendment A005: The purpose of this amendment is to:1) Provide response to the Vendor Questions and clarifications (See Attached);2) Update Section C.9.2, Section H.5.1, H.5.1a, H.5.3, H.5.5, H.5.6, and Section L & Section M in their entirety; 3) Add clause 652.216-71, and remove Clauses 52.204-14 and 652.219-70. 4) Provide amended Exhibits for the IDIQ and Orders (See Attached);5) Update Section G.1 to identify Berel Dorfman as the Contracting Officer, removing Fabiola Bellevue and Kenneth Bailey; and 6) Extend the proposal due date to February 19, 2026 at 11:59PM. Accordingly, Section L.5 is hereby updated, and all previous SAM.gov extension notices are resolved. Amendment A006: The purpose of this amendment is to:Provide an updated Exhibit U data entitled "Current Incumbent Compensation" (See Attached Exhibit U A006) and;2) Provide an updated Exhibit S for Task Order 1 to include a tax Contract Line Item Number for Winnipeg (Manitoba). (See Attached Exhibit S Task Ottawa-Halifax-Winnipeg (A006) CLOSING DATE/TIME: 02/19/2026 - 23:59 ET US/Eastern
Contact
Point of contact
Berel B. Dorfman
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
DorfmanBB@state.gov
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