DIPLOMATIC PLATFORM SUPPORT SERVICES II (DiPSS II) IDIQ
Contact and place of performance
Ryan Colgan
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View moreThe Diplomatic Platform Support Services II (DiPSS II) IDIQ will provide a full range of services for Program Management, Construction, Life Support, Logistics and Supplies, Medical and Emergency Operations, Maintenance, and Security Support Services to U.S. Department of State (DOS) and other U.S. Government agencies under Chief of Mission Authority and, under special circumstances, non-Chief of Mission activities across the globe. DOS anticipates a large portion of the contract to focus on locations in the Middle East and South-Central Asia contingency environments; however, the places of performance will not be limited to any one region of the world.
DOS’ Global Acquisitions (GA) anticipates awarding a multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
The Department of State welcomes the participation of qualified Joint Ventures and also encourages teaming to ensure an effective solution. Small Business that are in or are considering Joint Ventures are encouraged to respond to the Sources Sought.
A response to this Sources Sought will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement and the Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this Sources Sought. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought notice or any follow-up information requests. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner.
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Submission Requirements:
Interested companies must provide feedback to the questions below and provide a brief capabilities package consisting of no more than 10 pages in length (exclusive of the 7 minimum required questions listed below). Late responses will not be accepted. Submissions must be emailed to Contracting Officer Ryan Colgan ([email protected]) and copy Contract Specialists Justin Rautenbach ([email protected]) no later than 3:00 PM EST on April 16, 2026.
Responses shall at a minimum include:
Contract Number: 19AQMM36C1234
Agency Name: Department of State
Customer POC: John Smith, Contracting Officer
[email protected]
Location of Performance: OCONUS location supported
Total Contract Value: $1,000,000
Period of Performance: 5-years
Contract Type: Time and Material (T&M)
Prime/Sub-contractor: Prime
Brief Description: Brief description no more than 100 words
The Department of State, Office of Acquisitions - AQM Momentum, is issuing this sources sought notice to identify qualified sources for the Diplomatic Platform Support Services II (DiPSS II) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This potential next iteration of the DiPSS vehicle aims to provide a comprehensive range of services, including program management, construction, life support, logistics and supplies, medical and emergency operations, maintenance, and security support. These services will support the Department of State and other federal agencies under Chief of Mission Authority, as well as certain non-Chief of Mission activities, across global locations. While performance is expected to focus on contingency environments in the Middle East and South-Central Asia, the scope extends to all regions worldwide.
The government anticipates awarding a multiple-award IDIQ and encourages participation from joint ventures and teaming arrangements. This notice is classified under NAICS 541614 for Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services and PSC R706 for Support- Management: Logistics Support. There is currently no set-aside designated for this requirement. Two attachments have been provided as part of the market research process: Attachment 1 - Draft Capability Areas.docx and Attachment 2 - Draft DiPSS II NAICs Codes.docx, both posted on March 27, 2026.
Interested parties must submit a capabilities package of no more than 10 pages, plus responses to specific government questions, to Contracting Officer Ryan Colgan by April 16, 2026. Submissions must address the firm’s ability to recruit personnel for austere locations, their preferred contract type, and their capacity to manage cost-type contracts. The notice, identified by solicitation number 19AQMM26R0179, was last updated on June 10, 2026, as the agency continues to finalize the acquisition strategy.
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