Purchase Order 19AU9024P0587

The Department of State's Bureau of Information Resource Management awarded a $9,374.78 firm fixed-price purchase order to Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees (a subsidiary of Engie Services Zuid B.V.) on April 23, 2024, for a virtual network backup internet service provider virtual private network connection upgrade to 150 megabits per second. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation and reflects open competition, is scheduled for completion by March 12, 2025, with performance taking place in Austria. This purchase order represents a straightforward procurement supporting the Department of State's information technology infrastructure requirements for secure connectivity at diplomatic facilities.

Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees brings substantial experience in supporting U.S. government operations overseas, having maintained an active System for Award Management registration since 2005 and serving multiple State Department bureaus with facilities operations, maintenance, and logistical support services. The contractor's established track record delivering services to diplomatic missions worldwide positions it well to execute this network upgrade, which falls within the scope of IT and operational support services that support the continuity and security of State Department communications and systems at overseas locations.