Purchase Order 19JA8021P0504

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs awarded a $33,268.47 firm fixed-price purchase order to Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees (a subsidiary of Engie Services Zuid B.V.) for Dedicated Internet Network circuit services, representing the fourth option year of an existing contract. The award, issued on June 9, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of August 1, 2026, supports telecommunications infrastructure at the place of performance in Japan. This contract was awarded without set-aside restrictions, indicating open and competitive procurement. Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees is a Washington, D.C.-based vendor with an extensive track record since 2005 of supporting U.S. government operations, particularly through the Department of State, with specialized expertise in sustaining U.S. diplomatic facilities and programs overseas.

The vendor's portfolio reflects comprehensive support for diplomatic missions globally, encompassing facilities operations, maintenance, logistical services, and telecommunications infrastructure. The continuation of this internet connectivity service under an option year mechanism demonstrates the contractor's established performance and the State Department's reliance on this vendor for critical communications infrastructure at overseas diplomatic locations. Internet and telecommunications services are essential operational requirements for U.S. Embassy functions, enabling secure communication and day-to-day administrative operations in host countries throughout the East Asian and Pacific region.