US Embassy Praia

The Department of State US Embassy Praia, a civilian diplomatic facility within the State Department's overseas post system, procures goods and services to support embassy operations and diplomatic mission objectives in Cabo Verde. The Embassy has awarded nine federal contracts since 2019, with cumulative potential value of $344 thousand and all dollars obligated. Contracting activity has remained modest but consistent, with one award in 2019, one in 2022, one in 2023, three in 2024, and three in 2025.

Five distinct prime contractors have won awards over the portfolio lifetime. Recent contract awards are highly concentrated by potential value, with Arinc Incorporated holding $184 thousand (70% of the combined potential value) across one award. The remaining reported value is split among three miscellaneous foreign awardees holding six awards combined. One additional award to Safe Haven Enterprises, LLC carries unreported potential value, typical of Schedule task orders, BPA calls, or below-threshold purchase orders. All nine awards carry no set-aside designation; the Embassy procures through open, unrestricted competition.

All contracts are awarded without set-aside qualification. The contract portfolio reflects the operational scope of a single overseas diplomatic post — work is performed in-country at the Embassy's Praia location. Recent activity shows no contract opportunities are currently recorded in the portfolio. The modest size and specialized geographic scope of the Embassy's contracting footprint suggest opportunities are limited and highly tailored to post-specific support requirements, logistics, and maintenance. Business development interest should focus on capability in overseas operational support, diplomatic facility management, and the willingness to work as a subcontractor to federal primes or through foreign-awarded channels common to overseas posts.