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ID: 19AQMM25R0019 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Posted: April 6, 2026, 11:42 a.m. EDT

04/06/2026

The Government is currently evaluating the Global Advisory proposals. At this time, no further information is available. Offerors who submitted their proposals on time are requested not to contact the Department of State for updates. Vendors who did not submit a timely proposal, as well as other interested parties or those conducting market research, should also refrain from contacting the Department of State for status updates. Thank you for your understanding.

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02/20/2026

The Government is currently evaluating the Global Advisory proposals. At this time, no further information is available. Offerors who submitted their proposals on time are requested not to contact the Department of State for updates. Vendors who did not submit a timely proposal, as well as other interested parties or those conducting market research, should also refrain from contacting the Department of State for status updates. Thank you for your understanding.

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01/21/2026

The Government is currently evaluating the Global Advisory proposals. At this time, no further information is available. Offerors who submitted their proposals on time are requested not to contact the Department of State for updates. Vendors who did not submit a timely proposal, as well as other interested parties or those conducting market research, should also refrain from contacting the Department of State for status updates. Thank you for your understanding.

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11/24/2025

The Government is currently evaluating the Global Advisory proposals. At this time, no further information is available. Offerors who submitted their proposals on time are requested not to contact the Department of State for updates. Vendors who did not submit a timely proposal, as well as other interested parties or those conducting market research, should also refrain from contacting the Department of State for status updates. Thank you for your understanding.

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07/28/2025

The Government is currently evaluating the Global Advisory proposals. At this time, no further information is available. Offerors who submitted their proposals on time are requested not to contact the Department of State for updates. Vendors who did not submit a timely proposal, as well as other interested parties or those conducting market research, should also refrain from contacting the Department of State for status updates. Thank you for your understanding.

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03/27/2025

Amendment 2 does the following:

1. Provide answers to the questions received. The questions and answers are provided via J-Attachment 12.

2. Makes several clarifications to the RFP. See the RFP document for specific updates.

3. Update the Request for Proposal (Sections B-M).

4. Update Section J-Attachments which include J-10 and J-12.

5. There is no change to the due date/time.

6. While the Government has highlighted changes in red, Offerors are responsible for reviewing the entire solicitation to ensure they are aware of and comply with all current terms and conditions, as not all changes may be captured in red.

The primary POC is Taynelle McCloud, mccloudtl@state.gov. Alternate POCs are Andrew Lawson lawsonar@state.gov and Courtney Grayson, graysoncb@state.gov.

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03/12/2025

Amendment 1 does the following:

1. Provide answers to the questions received. The questions and answers are provided via J-Attachment 12.

2. Update the Request for Proposal (Sections B-M).

3. Update Section J-Attachments which include J-1; J-9; J-10; J-11 and J-12.

4. Extend the due date for offerors to respond to this solicitation. The new due date/time is May 6th, 2025, 14:00 EDT.

5. While the Government has highlighted changes in red, Offerors are responsible for reviewing the entire solicitation to ensure they are aware of and comply with all current terms and conditions, as not all changes may be captured in red.

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The Global Advisory 19AQMM25R0019 Request for Proposals (RFP) is attached.

Instructions for Q&A is located in Section L.13.

Also included is all Global Advisory Section J Attachments as follows:

J-1 Labor Category Descriptions

J-2 NTE Fully-Loaded Hourly Labor Rates (NOT INCLUDED in RFP/to be provided/inserted at IDIQ award).

J-3 Equipment Specifications

J-4 NTE Equipment Unit Prices (NOT INCLUDED in RFP/to be provided/inserted at IDIQ award).

J-5 Provisional Billing and Ceiling Indirect Cost Rates (NOT INCLUDED in RFP/to be provided/inserted at IDIQ award).

J-6 CLIN Structure

J-7 Contract Security Classification Spec (DD Form 254)

J-8 Procurement Restrictions Under the Foreign Assistance Act

J-9 Past Performance Questionnaire IDIQ Evaluation Only

J-10 Sample Task Order IDIQ Evaluation Only

J-11 Pricing Tables IDIQ Evaluation Only

J-12 Questions and Answers (Q&A) Template

J-13 IDIQ Key Personnel Resume Template

The primary POC is Taynelle McCloud, mccloudtl@state.gov. Alternate POCs are Robert Todd McNelly, mcnellyrt@state.gov and Andrew Lawson lawsonar@state.gov.

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Background
The Global Advisory Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional Peace and Security, and other related bureaus.

The mission of these offices is to support U.S. foreign policy goals through programs designed to bolster peace, security, and regional stability. The goal of this contract is to provide advisory services that enhance the operational capabilities of partner nations' security institutions, primarily funded by Peacekeeping Operation (PKO) and Economic Support Funds (ESF).

Work Details
The Contractor shall provide advisory services through qualified personnel to support U.S. government assistance to international partners, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Key tasks include:

1. Placing advisors within Host Nation institutions and military units;
2. Understanding local customs, languages, and regulations;
3. Providing high-quality services in a timely manner;
4. Developing sustainable institutions and strategies in the security sector;
5. Assisting Host Nations in adapting their operational procedures;
6. Supporting U.S. foreign policy objectives through coordination with U.S. Embassies;
7. Conducting recruitment and vetting of personnel;
8. Performing logistics support services including transportation and operational equipment provision;
9. Delivering program management services including monitoring project performance and reporting on activities.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over an extended duration as determined at the Task Order level.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations for performance will primarily be in sub-Saharan Africa.

Overview

Agency
DOS Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) [DOS]
Response Deadline
May 6, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EDT (original: April 10, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
Jan. 6, 2025, 12:59 p.m. EST (updated: April 6, 2026, 11:42 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Partial Small Business (SBP)
NAICS
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC
R799 - Support- Management: Other
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$24.5 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000 (AI estimate)
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 1/6/25 DOS Office of Acquisition Management issued Solicitation 19AQMM25R0019 for Global Advisory Request for Proposals (RFP) due 5/6/25. The opportunity was issued with a Partial Small Business (SBP) set aside with NAICS 541611 (SBA Size Standard $24.5 Million) and PSC R799.
Primary Contact
Name
Taynelle McCloud   Profile
Email
mccloudtl@state.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Andrew Lawson   Profile
Email
lawsonar@state.gov
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Alternate POC Courtney Grayson Profile graysoncb@state.gov None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM
FPDS Organization Code
1900-AQMMA
Source Organization Code
500026360
Last Updated
May 30, 2026
Last Updated By
mccloudtl@state.gov
Archive Date
May 30, 2026