Purchase Order 191S7023P1559

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs awarded a $30,023.92 firm fixed-price purchase order to Escience & Technology Solutions, Inc. for payroll processing services, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2026. This contract, awarded on August 31, 2023, supports payroll administration for U.S. government personnel stationed in Israel and was procured through open market competition without any set-aside designation. Escience & Technology Solutions, Inc., a minority-owned, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business based in Landover, Maryland, brings substantial experience in government payroll operations and IT services.

This purchase order represents part of the vendor's ongoing support to the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, complementing two existing Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts with potential values of $3.4 million and $3.6 million. The company has demonstrated consistent capability in delivering payroll services to the State Department, with prior contract values ranging from approximately $25,600 to $665,000. The award reflects the vendor's established competitive position in providing specialized administrative and technical support services to U.S. government personnel overseas and aligns with the Bureau's mission to support diplomatic operations and staffing in the Near East region.