$15.99M for U.S. Mission Guard Services in Chile
CHILE — A $15.99 million contract, including all options, will provide guard services in Chile for the U.S. Mission in Santiago. The local guard force will help protect mission personnel, dependents, property, and assets.
Securitas Chile–SCIS JV received the State Department award under contract 19AQMM26C0878. The award notice lists an exact base-and-options value of $15,990,008.79.
Guard services in Chile focus on mission security
The contractor must provide management, an organizational structure, and qualified personnel to support the mission's security needs. In addition, the guard force must help prevent unauthorized access, deter potential terrorist attacks, and protect against loss or injury.
For contractors, this is a local guard-services assignment supporting a diplomatic mission. Therefore, applicants should match their experience to the employer's actual security positions and duties.
Base period and four potential options
The solicitation anticipated one base year followed by four one-year options. However, the government decides whether to exercise each option; the award does not guarantee five years of work.
Likewise, the $15.99 million figure includes potential option periods. The notice does not establish a guaranteed staffing level or confirm the amount committed at the start.
Background screening applies across nationalities
The requirement calls for two separate background investigations: one by the contractor and another by the U.S. Government. Both apply to contracted personnel regardless of nationality.
As a result, applicants should prepare to document their employment history and meet the screening requirements for the specific position. Still, that nationality language does not establish eligibility for every applicant or confirm overseas recruitment.
What this means for security contractors
“Securitas Chile–SCIS JV is a company to follow for mission guard work in Santiago. However, contractors should use an actual vacancy to confirm duties, eligibility, and employment terms before pursuing an assignment.”
— POC
Next, look for relevant guard-force and security-supervision positions through verified employer channels. The contract announcement confirms the award, but it does not identify current vacancies.