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Local Guard Force - U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Issued by STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
13 Nov 2026
Closes
5 Jan 2027, 18:00 UTC
Reference
19AQMM27R0019
Location
United Arab Emirates
Sector
Facility Management & Cleaning

At a glance

STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM in United Arab Emirates has published a tender in facility management & cleaning: “Local Guard Force - U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates (UAE)”. Submissions close on 5 January 2027, 53 days from today. Quote reference 19AQMM27R0019 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 18 notices from this buyer since 2026, 3 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

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Details

STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM is soliciting Local Guard Force - U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates (UAE). Solicitation number 19AQMM27R0019. Classified under NAICS 561612 — Security Guards and Patrol Services. Product/service code S206 — HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD. Responses are due by 05 January 2027 18:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

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 United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. 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. Anticipated period of performance is for one base year and four one-year options (to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government). See attached 19AQMM27R0019 for more details. Offerors are required to provide a signed Restricted Access Request (RAR) form to the POC prior to requesting access in sams.gov in order to view the solicitation and all correlating documents. The RAR and further details of obtaining access to secure solicitation documents can be found in History/Related Notice - PR15904172-Pre-solicitation. The Government will host a one time, optional site visit at the US Embassy at the time specified in Section L of the pdf document 19AQMM27R0019. Offerors who wish to participate must contact the POC of this solicitation and adhere to the requirements provided in Section L of the pdf document 19AQMM27R0019. Late requests will not be accepted and there will no make up dates. Offerors are NOT to contact the embassy directly. Offerors without confirmation of their pre-approval will be turned away on site. Vendors shall use the question format excel document provided and follow instructions as outline in Section L of 19AQMM27R0019. Questions over telephone or in person during the site visit are not acceptable.

Context for bidders

We hold 18 notices from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM, going back to September 2026 — 3 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, IT & Telecom and Financial & Professional Services. There is 1 open Facility Management & Cleaning tender in United Arab Emirates. This one closes in 53 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this facility management & cleaning opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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