Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Cotonou, Benin will launch, via the internet, a solicitation to require the operation and management of Local Guard Services for its Embassy in Cotonou, in order to prevent unauthorized access, protect life, maintain order, deter criminal attacks against employees, dependents and property and terrorist acts against all US assets, and prevent damage to Government property. The Contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work as required in the contract. The estimated number of hours for all levels of guards is 390,000 per year. These requirements may change depending on funding availability in forthcoming periods. Anticipated performance is for one base period and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. Major duties and responsibilities are to perform access control to limit entry to only authorized personnel or visitors, the operation of walk-through metal detectors, hand-held detectors, electronic and hydraulic barriers and special monitoring devices. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. See note number 26.
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