US MiSSION VIENNA   3

Proposals Due: 28 January 2026 by 11:59 PM EST

Amendment 0003 added Exhibit D.

Amendment 0002 made the following changes:

1. Add Exhibit P as an attachment.
2. Section H.8.2 - remove "The Contractor shall provide and use a proper firearms storage container and location approved by the COR. The Contractor shall provide containers or cabinets that must meet applicable laws and regulations for the storage of firearms and ammunition."
3. Exhibit D - update to include Table 1.
4. Exhibit D - Section 6. Weapons - update accordingly (Contractor is not responsible providing weapons.)
5. Answered questions from contractors

The DOS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy objectivesare accomplished in a safe and secure environment. DS accomplishes this by making the protection ofpeople, information, and property its top priority. DS develops and implements effective security programs tosafeguard DOS personnel as they implement foreign policy and promote U.S. interests around the world. The protection of life is the most critical element of the DS mission and is an absolute requirement for the globalconduct of foreign affairs.
DS Special Agents that are assigned to U.S. diplomatic missions overseas serve as the Regional SecurityOfficers (RSO). The RSO provides the first line of defense for DOS personnel, their families, U.S. diplomaticmissions, and national security information. The RSO develops and implement the programs that shield U.S.missions and residences from physical and technical attack. The RSO receives valuable assistance in this effortfrom other DS personnel, Marine Security Guards (MSG), local investigators, security engineering officers,and host government officials. The RSO serves as the primary liaison with foreign police and security servicesoverseas in an effort to obtain support for U.S. law enforcement initiatives and investigations. The RSO alsoserves to monitor the performance of the local guard services as the Contracting Officer's Representative(COR).

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FORTHCOMING AMENDMENT A001 : The Government intends to issue Amendment A001 to extend the Vendor Q&A due date through November 15, 2025 and the Proposal due date through November 28, 2025, as a result of the lapse in appropriations. Please monitor SAM.gov for the official publication of Amendment A001 in the coming weeks, which will reflect the revised proposal due date in Section L.5.