Domestic Guard Services
Agency
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.ACQUISITIONS - DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
Location
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Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
Security Guards and Patrol Services
NAICS 561612
Set-Aside
SBA
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.ACQUISITIONS - DIPLOMATIC SECURITY involves security guards and patrol services. This is a SBA set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Dec 5, 2025.
Contract Description
The U.S. Department of State, Office of Global Acquisition (GA), is issuing this Sources Sought Notice, as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in, and the resources to support this requirement for the Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and will assist DOS in developing and further defining procurement and acquisition strategies. This market research will identify potential GSA Schedule small business vendors and other small business sources (including 8(a) business development participants, veteran-owned small businesses, service disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), HUB Zone small business concerns, small, disadvant...
Timeline
Posted Date
Nov 18, 2025
Response Deadline
Dec 5, 2025
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a SBA set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Security Guards and Patrol Services (NAICS 561612), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required SBA certification
- ✓You have direct experience in security guards and patrol services
- ✓You have worked with STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.ACQUISITIONS - DIPLOMATIC SECURITY before
Related Context
Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this SBA contract?
This opportunity requires SBA certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.ACQUISITIONS - DIPLOMATIC SECURITY contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Dec 5, 2025.
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