What types of facility maintenance contracts does the Department of State frequently issue?

The Department regularly seeks vendors for specialized building services including elevator maintenance, electrical switchgear preventive care, and groundskeeping for embassy compounds globally.

How does the Department of State handle procurement for overseas embassies?

Procurement for overseas posts is often managed locally by the embassy's General Services Office (GSO), requiring vendors to understand local compliance standards while meeting U.S. federal contracting regulations.

Are security clearances required for Department of State contracts?

Many contracts involving embassy infrastructure or sensitive diplomatic support require vendors to hold facility security clearances and ensure their personnel can obtain appropriate background investigations for site access.

Federal Agency

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

10,000 solicitations and awards indexed. Spanning 1 sub-agencies and 200 contracting offices.

Federal hierarchy navigation10,000 solicitations1 sub-agencies200 officesTop NAICS 236220

Solicitations

10K

Federal records indexed

Sub-Agencies

Hierarchy branches

Offices

200

Contracting offices

Top NAICS

236220

465 opp

About

Mission, scope, and contracting profile of DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

The Department of State procures specialized goods and services to maintain the operational integrity of U.S. diplomatic missions and embassies worldwide. Vendors compete for contracts involving facility maintenance, telecommunications infrastructure, security equipment, and logistical support for international events and training programs.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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