Office of the Chief of Protocol
Agency facts
- Office code
- 19XCPR
- Organization
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- Contract obligations
- $11,651,251 In FY2025
Agency codes and contract spending come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $372,000 |
| FY2026 | $40,872,806 |
| FY2025 | $11,651,251 |
| FY2024 | $46,370,539 |
| FY2023 | $43,861,300 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event Strategies Inc. | $25,633,085 | |
| 2 | Saxman One, LLC | $6,071,235 | |
| 3 | Eventstar Structures Corp | $2,592,705 | |
| 4 | Cherokee Nation System Solutions LLC | $2,174,665 | |
| 5 | Western Door Federal, LLC | $1,076,705 | |
| 6 | Vasta & Associates Inc. | $884,007 | |
| 7 | Conference Systems, Inc. | $800,088 | |
| 8 | National Capital Flag Company, Incorporated | $298,385 | |
| 9 | Regency Party Rentals & Supplies, Inc. | $290,286 | |
| 10 | Transportation Management Services Inc. | $259,676 |
Contracting staff
| Rank | Person | SAM.gov records, last 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR. Longoria | 8 |
| 2 | Henry Onuorah | 5 |
| 3 | Ryan C. Edwards | 1 |
| 4 | Kiara D. Jackson | 1 |
| 5 | Sarah Cass | 1 |
| 6 | Md Hoque | 1 |
About this agency
The Department of State Office of the Secretary of State Office of the Chief of Protocol is a civilian office within the State Department that procures event management, logistics, and protocol services supporting diplomatic functions and official ceremonies. The Office of the Chief of Protocol handles state visits, official receptions, and diplomatic events requiring specialized contracting for venue setup, decorations, audio-visual systems, and related services.
The Office of the Chief of Protocol has awarded 217 federal contracts cumulatively since 2010, with a combined potential value of $269.4 million and $248.2 million obligated (92% of potential). Recent activity shows volatility: 44 awards in 2022, 18 in 2023, 27 in 2024, 14 in 2025, and 41 year-to-date in 2026. The most recent award closed on September 28, 2026.
The competitive landscape is moderately concentrated by value. Freeman Decorating CO. leads the five-year portfolio with six awards worth $51.2 million combined, followed by Hargrove, LLC with seven awards totaling $33 million and Western Door Federal, LLC with eight awards valued at $32.7 million. Over the last five years, the top five primes by potential value hold 56 percent of combined potential value across the portfolio. By award count, Conference Systems, Inc. and National Capital Flag Company, Incorporated lead with 12 and 11 awards respectively, though their combined potential value is modest ($4 million and $759 thousand). The top five by count account for 32 percent of recent awards. The contractor base spans 79 distinct primes, with most awards to relatively small-value vendors — 79 distinct primes across 217 awards indicates a long tail of single- or low-multiple-award vendors.
Set-aside usage is minimal: 87 percent of awards carry no set-aside designation. Small Business accounts for 7 percent of awards (15 total), 8(a) Sole Source for 3 percent (7 awards), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business for 3 percent (6 awards).
No recent contract opportunities are recorded in the source. No grant activity is supported by the portfolio data provided.
Quick answers
What is Office of the Chief of Protocol?
Office of the Chief of Protocol is part of Office of the Secretary of State, Department of State.
How much does Office of the Chief of Protocol spend on contracts?
Contracts funded by Office of the Chief of Protocol and its offices obligated $11,651,251 in fiscal year 2025 and $143,127,895 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are Office of the Chief of Protocol's largest contractors?
The contractors Office of the Chief of Protocol and its offices obligated the most to in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Event Strategies Inc. ($25,633,085), Saxman One, LLC ($6,071,235) and Eventstar Structures Corp ($2,592,705).
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