Cleared American Guards(CAGs)and Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs)

The Department of State is issuing a market‑research RFI to gauge industry capability for providing cleared security personnel (CAGs, CSTs, Team Leaders, and Site Security Coordinators) to support construction security at overseas facilities. The effort will be a multi‑year contract (approximately five years) with an estimated value of $250 million, covering recruitment, training, clearance maintenance, logistics, and accounting. The agency seeks companies that can staff, train, and manage security guards and technicians on OCONUS construction sites, with up to 60–66 hours per week per guard/technician. Interested parties must submit a capability statement and a “Sources Sought Response” by the deadline. • Provide cleared guards (Top‑Secret clearance) and surveillance technicians for OCONUS construction sites. • Must recruit, train, and retain personnel meeting specific experience and health criteria. • Contractor responsible for logistics (visas, housing, transport) and DCAA‑compliant accounting. • Contract may be structured using Labor Hours, Time‑and‑Material, Firm‑Fixed‑Price, or combos, with a base year plus four optional years. • Submissions due 30 Oct 2026; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit indicated.