Definitive Contract 19AQMM26C0272

The U.S. Department of State's Office of Acquisition Management awarded a Diplomatic Courier Support Services bridge contract to Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC (doing business as Alex), a certified women-owned small business, on February 14, 2026. The definitive contract is valued at approximately $1 million with a completion date of October 13, 2026, and will be performed in Marshall, Virginia. The contract utilizes labor-hour pricing to support the Department of State's diplomatic courier operations, which are critical functions under the Bureau of Diplomatic Security that protect classified communications and sensitive materials for U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide. This bridge contract represents a continuation or transitional arrangement for courier support services, as evidenced by Alex's prior $6.6 million contract with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security for similar courier services.

Alex-Alternative Experts brings substantial experience in federal government professional services through its established track record with defense and civilian agencies since 2007. The company's expertise spans educational and training support, program management, and specialized operational services, with particular strength in delivering support to the U.S. Marine Corps and State Department. This award demonstrates the contractor's capability to provide essential logistical and operational support for sensitive government functions, reinforcing its position as a reliable provider of specialized services to federal agencies with high security and operational requirements.