Local Guard Force - US Mission United Arab Emirates (UAE)
State, Department of · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
This notice is not accepting responses (deadline was Apr 7, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT).
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- Response deadline
- Apr 7, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
- Solicitation
- PR15904172
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- ARE
- Contracting office
- ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM · WASHINGTON · DC
- Source
- SAM.gov · updated May 20, 2026
Description
The Department of State is conducting market research to determine the degree of interest and capability by small businesses only in providing local guard services at the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate Dubai in United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy missions are accomplished in a safe and secure environment. The primary mission of the local guard service is to provide protection for United States personnel, facilities, and equipment from damage or loss due to violent attack and theft. The local guard services shall prevent unauthorized access; protect life; maintain order; deter criminal and terrorist attacks against employees, dependents, and property; and prevent damage to all U.S. assets. At this time, this is a sources sought notice for written information only. The U.S. Department of State does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or reimburse the costs incurred by potential offerors in providing the information requested herein. In preparation for an upcoming procurement, the U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management is conducting market research to determine potential sources. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS. This is a request for interested potential offerors to submit a brief capability statement. Please see the attached PWS, Sources Sought Notice and fill out and return the Contractor information to the POC.
What similar awards have paid
Real federal awards already on the books in a similar lane — so you can size the opportunity, not guess. This is public history, not a bid price, cost estimate, or prediction that you will win.
Typical award size
$3.74M
Middle of the pack for similar past awards
Most similar awards fall between $1.15M and $9.39M
Who has won work like this
Public awardees in this lane — useful for competitor scan or teaming ideas, not a ranked list of “best” firms.
- 1THE GEO GROUP, INC.7 awards$272.95M
- 2CORECIVIC, INC.7 awards$258.61M
- 3TRIPLE CANOPY INC19 awards$238.75M
- 4AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LLC7 awards$205.06M
- 5AKIMA GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC5 awards$193.94M
- 6PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC8 awards$169.20M
- 7PARAGON SYSTEMS INC36 awards$157.58M
- 8AMERICAN-PARAGON PROTECTIVE SERVICES LLC1 award$155.64M
Recent examples
A few of the newest similar awards in our index.
- NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY, INCORPORATEDSep 30, 2025Department of Homeland Security$1.23MSource
- KERBEROS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Sep 30, 2025Department of Homeland Security$1.66MSource
- NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY, INCORPORATEDSep 30, 2025Department of Homeland Security$621,212Source
- TRIPLE CANOPY INCSep 30, 2025Department of Homeland Security$3.46MSource
- UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPSep 30, 2025Department of Homeland Security$27.92MSource
- KERMAX, LLCSep 30, 2025Department of Homeland Security$221,921Source
Drawn from official USAspending contract records in our index. Always confirm requirements on the SAM.gov notice before you bid.
Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID 391ff1e4ca5e4b5b84eaac8711b99332.