The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Middle East District awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract to Hrsg Australasia PTY LTD, operating as Guardco, for vehicle leasing services in Kuwait. The contract, valued at $184,466.04 with an ultimate completion date of November 27, 2026, supports personnel transportation operations for USACE in the Kuwait Area Office within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The award originated from solicitation W912ER25R0039, which sought to lease thirteen vehicles comprising twelve mid-size 4x4 Sport Utility Vehicles and one full-size 4x4 SUV, all model year 2025 or newer, to provide safe and reliable ground transportation. The contract includes comprehensive vehicle maintenance, insurance coverage, and replacement services throughout the performance period. This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designation.
Guardco, a Darwin, Australia-based logistics and transportation provider, brings substantial experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense operations, particularly the Marine Rotational Force–Darwin initiative and other strategic military programs. The contractor holds significant indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity vehicles with the Department of the Navy and Pacific Air Forces, demonstrating proven capability in providing diverse vehicle types across military operations in the Indo-Pacific region. The funding agency is identified as ENDIV Transatlantic, a defense-focused federal organization. Guardco's selection reflects the company's established track record of meeting stringent security clearance requirements, active System for Award Management registration, and comprehensive vehicle specification compliance necessary for supporting U.S. military personnel operations in theater.