Blanket Purchase Agreement 19AQMM23A0106

This federal contract IDV is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) awarded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation to Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (Ads Inc.), a military equipment supplier. The BPA has a total ceiling value of $90,000,000 and a period of performance through May 22, 2026. Under this BPA, the Department of State has issued multiple call orders to Ads Inc. for the delivery of a variety of tactical equipment, protective gear, communications systems, and other specialized items to support defense, security, and law enforcement operations. The contracted products and services aim to build the capacity of partner nations, enhance border security, and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Key places of performance include Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and other countries. While the BPA does not have a set-aside designation, Ads Inc. has previously served as both a prime contractor and subcontractor to provide similar equipment and services to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other federal agencies.

The original solicitation was an unrestricted full and open competition to procure specialized operational equipment, supplies, training, and services in support of the Department of State's Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) program. Proposals were due by January 30, 2023, and the contract is expected to have a one-year base period with two one-year option periods. The solicitation indicated the Department may issue task orders valued up to $5 million each for items such as uniforms, protective equipment, vehicles, and other goods to build the capacity of partner nations, primarily in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.