The Department of State is conducting market research to determine the degree of interest and capability of small businesses in providing local guard services at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile. 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, and prevent damage to all U.S. assets. • Current licenses and work authorizations in compliance with host country law • Knowledge of and compliance with host country labor and tax law • Ability to provide all types of insurance coverage required by host country • Familiarity or experience with associated security equipment • Furnishing guard force equipment such as uniforms, vehicles, and weapons • Ability to overcome language barriers • Capability of instructing, providing, and qualifying personnel in the use of firearms and other equipment • Ability to maintain a guard staff on a 24-hour, 7-day basis • Capability of dealing with organized actions by direct labor personnel • Ability to hire and train a guard staff consisting of host country nationals • Ability to provide trained equipment technicians for all vehicles, radios, and weapons • Ability to train a sizeable workforce to adapt quickly to unfamiliar laws and customs • Experience or capability of getting contractor-furnished equipment and goods through customs • Understanding import and export regulations • Understanding and familiarity of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) • Managing smooth contract transition efforts • Ability to safely keep and track Government-Furnished Property • Ability to screen personnel to meet suitability requirements for guard force positions • Strong skill in instant, situational decision-making • Organized billing and invoicing procedures