The Department of State needs a small business to provide surveillance camera installation and interconnectivity services for its border security initiative in Guatemala.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Department of State needs a small business to provide surveillance camera installation and interconnectivity services for its border security initiative in Guatemala. The services include removing and installing new surveillance cameras and providing interconnectivity between a Guatemala City-based border command center and INL-supported checkpoints and Guatemala's land ports of entry.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a total small business set-aside. The contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the attached files. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
- How will they pick the winner? The winner will be selected based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the attached files. The notice doesn't say what specific factors will be used to evaluate proposals.
- When and how do you bid? Proposals must be submitted via email to Michele Coccovizzo and Jamillah Timmons by 5:00 pm EST on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There will be a pre-award site visit. Additional information and instructions can be found in Section 1.3.2 of the Statement of Work.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience in surveillance camera installation and interconnectivity services.
Primary point of contact
Name
Michele Coccovizzo
Email
coccovizzoml@state.gov