This is a market research notice for local guard services at the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin, intended to identify capable vendors. The Department of State is assessing small business interest and capability to provide security, including access control, theft prevention, and protection of personnel and assets. Interested vendors must demonstrate experience with host country labor and tax laws, firearms licensing, radio networks, security equipment, and managing a 24/7 guard force. Responses addressing all listed capabilities must be submitted by 10:00 AM EST on June 22, 2026. No budget amount is specified, and the performance location is the U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin.