Contract · Federal

Sources Sought - U.S. Mission Maseru, Lesotho

Agency: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF / STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: maseru, DC
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 14, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services look up NAICS codes

Timeline

Posted

Sep 14, 2026
Status

Open now

What contracts like this typically pay

est. $20K-$63K

Estimated from 198 similar past awards in District of Columbia, NAICS 561612.

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What this contract is for

Agency: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF / STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: maseru, DC
NAICS: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services
Scope: Federal

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTES - THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, AND INFORMATION SUBMITTED WILL BE USED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY.

This Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) is for information, planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation on the part of the United States Department of State (“State”).

The purpose of this RFI is to identify ALL INTERESTED VENDORS that are capable of providing the services described in this RFI, draft Section C Performance Work Statement (PWS) and draft Section H Special Contract Requirements.

Overview: The Department of State is conducting market research to determine the degree of interest and capability by all business sizes (small and large) in providing local guard services at the U.S.

Embassy Maseru, Lesotho.

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.

The NAICS code for these services is 561612.

Responses must clearly demonstrate capabilities through examples of previous and/or current guard security contracts or experience closely related thereto.

Vendors must specifically address the following capabilities: Current licenses, work authorizations in compliance with host country law required for the execution of work.

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