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The DOS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy objectives are accomplished in a safe and secure environment. DS accomplishes this by making the pro... The DOS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy objectives are accomplished in a safe and secure environment. DS accomplishes this by making the protection of people, information, and property its top priority. DS develops and implements effective security programs to safeguard 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 global conduct of foreign affairs. The Contractor shall provide local guard services in accordance with this Section C, Performance Work Statement, Section H, and all Exhibits. The Contractor shall provide two types of services: (1) Standard and (2) Additional or Emergency (A&E) services. The Contractor shall not subcontract or lease the Standard or A&E Services. The Contractor shall maintain a sufficient number of trained and qualified personnel in order to meet the required hours of operation for each post. The Standard Services are set forth in Section J, Exhibit A. The requirement for temporary A&E Services may stem from such things as a Very Important Person (VIP) visitor to the Embassy, information indicating a possible terrorist attack, change in threat environment, construction projects on the compound, or temporary changes to compound entry/egress. The Contractor shall ensure that the local guard service personnel comply fully with the General and Post Orders contained in Section J, Exhibit B. 10/11/2020 Amendment A001 has been posted. Please see newly attached zip file 19AQMM20R0296_A001 for further information. 10/20/2020 Amendment A002 will follow including TUPE information. 10/27/2020 Attaching A002 documents (Solicitatoin modification and Exhibit U).