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DoS INL TPC Urgent and Compelling BPA

ID: PR16359550 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Description

Background
The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is focused on countering crime and illegal drugs abroad to keep Americans safe. The Bureau aims to deliver tangible benefits through security assistance, criminal deterrence tools, and diplomatic engagement.

This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is intended to secure long-term consulting services and administrative support for INL Offices, addressing urgent staffing needs that require onboarding within two months.

Work Details
The contractor will provide a domestic program management office and staff located in the Washington D.C. area. Support services may include: project management, acquisitions, administrative support, and general services operations.

The contractor must recruit, hire, and maintain a competent staff of U.S. Citizens to work alongside INL offices and host nation counterparts. The BPA allows for the issuance of up to five calls for service.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is one year from the date of award, with options for four additional periods.

Place of Performance
Department of State office locations in Washington, DC.

Bidder Requirements
This opportunity is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Bidders must provide U.S. Citizens as staff members. Key personnel requirements include: a Program Manager who must be a U.S. Citizen capable of traveling to DC within one business day and assisting with onboarding; and a Deputy Program Manager who must also be a U.S. Citizen.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent base, with multiple INL TPC “BPA bridge support services” blanket purchase agreements awarded to Universal Strategy Group ($5,663,855), Creative Corrections ($4,981,851), Tjfact ($3,425,608), ATSG ($1,938,371), and Celestar Corporation ($432,604) for a similar period of performance beginning in late July 2025 and extendable. The prior awards’ stated purpose—TPC INL BPA bridge support services for INL offices with CONUS/OCONUS coverage—aligns closely with the current requirement to provide a domestic program management office and staffing for urgent onboarding within two months, suggesting continuity of the same staffing/support function under this BPA framework.

The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is interested in conducting market research for potential qualified and capable firms to provide professional services and subject matter expertise Contractor support staffing needs that are urgent and compelling (meaning onboarding needs to occur within two months or less).

This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) serves as the instrument to obtain long-term consulting services (i.e. professional services and subject matter expertise {SMEs}) and long-term administrative support for INL Offices. As little as one (01) BPA call maybe issued off this up to five (05) BPA calls.

Provide a domestic program management office and staff located in the Washington D.C. area. Support services may include project management, acquisitions, administrative support, and general services operations.

Overview

Agency
DOS Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) [DOS]
Response Deadline
Due in 7 Days
Posted
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC
R408 - Support- Professional: Program Management/Support
Place of Performance
Washington, DC United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$24.5 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $25,000,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Advancing to Solicitation
18%
Vehicle Type
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the DOS Office of Acquisition Management.
On 10/27/26 DOS Office of Acquisition Management issued Sources Sought PR16359550 for DoS INL TPC Urgent and Compelling BPA due 11/3/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541611 (SBA Size Standard $24.5 Million) and PSC R408.
Primary Contact
Name
Deborah Dietzel   Profile
Email
dietzeldr@state.gov
Phone
N/A

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > ACQUISITIONS - INL
FPDS Organization Code
1900-191NLE
Source Organization Code
100181379
Last Updated
Last Updated By
dietzeldr@state.gov
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