The program encompasses logistics support, construction, military training and advising, maritime security capacity building, equipment procurement, operational deployment for peacekeeping troops, aerial surveillance and conference facilitation. Potential contractors must possess a broad range of functional regional expertise and logistics support capabilities. The intent is to have contractors on call to undertake a wide range of diverse projects, including setting up operational bases to support peacekeeping operations in hostile environments, military training and to providing a range of technical assistance and equipment for African militaries and peace support operations. -FBO DoS Synopsis on AFRICAP
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The big story here is AFRICAP, and what the hell is it? I posted some open source stuff on the contract below. From the quote up top, you get an idea of what this contract is all about. The program has 1.5 billion dollars attached to it, so this is pretty significant.
The other news is PSI coming on to the scene as a player. From TWISS 2 to AFRICAP, they will be busy. My question is who do they know, because winning these two contracts back to back like this is impressive. That company is going to be spinning up a ton of jobs, so definitely keep your eyes on them over the next couple years.-Matt
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AFRICAP Recompete (from FBO)
Solicitation Number: SAQMMA08R0237-Solicitation
Agency: U.S. Department of State
Office: Office of Logistics Management
Location: Acquisition Management
Notice Type: Award Notice
Original Posted Date: June 27, 2008
Posted Date: September 11, 2009
Response Date:
Original Response Date: Aug 11, 2008 2:00 pm Eastern
Archiving Policy: Automatic, 15 days after response date
Archive Date: September 26, 2009
Original Set Aside: N/A
Set Aside: N/A
Classification Code: 99 — Miscellaneous
NAICS Code: 561 — Administrative and Support Services 561210 — Facilities Support Services
Solicitation Number: SAQMMA08R0237-Solicitation
Notice Type: Award Notice
Contract Award Date: September 11, 2009
Contract Award Number: SAQMMA09D0083
Contract Award Dollar Amount: Maximum ceiling value across all IDIQ holder is $1.5 Billion
Contractor Awarded Name: Reference below description
Synopsis:
Added: Sep 11, 2009 4:17 pm
The Africa Peacekeeping Solicitation (SAQMMA08R0237) was awarded on 11 September 2009. This is a 5 year, multiple award ID/IQ contract. There are four awardees:
1. PAE Government Services, SAQMMA09D0084
2. AECOM, SAQMMA09D0082
3. DynCorp International, SAQMMA09D0083
4. Protection Strategies Incorporated (Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business), SAQMMA09D0085