What does US Embassy Praia do?

The US Embassy Praia supports the Department of State’s diplomatic mission by ensuring the operational readiness and security of U.S. personnel and facilities in Cape Verde. Its core priorities center on local logistics, security infrastructure, and mission-critical support services that enable uninterrupted diplomatic operations in a remote, island-based environment. Key initiatives include enhancing local workforce capacity through contracted security services and facilitating efficient domestic travel for official personnel, reflecting a strategic emphasis on sustainable, locally sourced support to reduce reliance on external deployments. The agency procures specialized services essential to embassy functionality, primarily focused on local security equipment and inter-island transportation logistics. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive solicitations, with no set-asides currently in use, indicating a preference for open competition based on technical capability and local market availability. Procurements are structured to align with the operational needs of the Regional Security Office and diplomatic mission support teams, emphasizing reliability, compliance with U.S. government standards, and rapid deployment. The agency’s procurement activity is concentrated in two primary NAICS categories: 42435, which covers wholesale trade of safety and security equipment such as tactical uniforms, and 561510, encompassing travel agency and ticketing services for regional transit. These reflect a deliberate focus on acquiring locally available, mission-critical goods and services that support day-to-day embassy operations. Vendor relationships are transactional and performance-driven, with no indication of formal diversity or small business preference programs. The US Embassy Praia operates as a subordinate unit of the Department of State, with no fixed physical address beyond its diplomatic compound in Praia, Cape Verde. It relies on direct contracting mechanisms to procure essential services and equipment, leveraging local vendors to sustain diplomatic presence in a geographically dispersed and logistically complex environment. Its procurement structure is lean, adaptive, and tailored to the unique demands of overseas diplomatic missions.

How do I find contracts from US Embassy Praia?

You can find contracts from US Embassy Praia on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What does US Embassy Praia do?

personnel and facilities in Cape Verde. Its core priorities center on local logistics, security infrastructure, and mission-critical support services that enable uninterrupted diplomatic operations in a remote, island-based environment. Key initiatives include enhancing local workforce capacity through contracted security services and facilitating efficient domestic travel for official personnel, reflecting a strategic emphasis on sustainable, locally sourced support to reduce reliance on external deployments.

What contracts does US Embassy Praia award?

US Embassy Praia awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with US Embassy Praia?

To do business with US Embassy Praia, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for US Embassy Praia?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from US Embassy Praia in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

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US Embassy Praia

Part of Department Of State

personnel and facilities in Cape Verde. Its core priorities center on local logistics, security infrastructure, and mission-critical support services that enable uninterrupted diplomatic operations in a remote, island-based environment.

US Embassy Praia is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 2 open contract opportunities.

US Embassy Praia

Part of Department Of State

Recent US Embassy Praia Contracts

Praia - Electric Forklift

Electric Forklift Supply and Delivery

Advanced Drone Procurement – Skydio X10D System

Autonomous Flight Software & AI Integration Support

International Logistics & Export Compliance

On-Site Drone Operations & Training (Potential Future Task)

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Recent US Embassy Praia Contracts

Praia - Electric Forklift

Electric Forklift Supply and Delivery

Advanced Drone Procurement – Skydio X10D System

Autonomous Flight Software & AI Integration Support

International Logistics & Export Compliance

On-Site Drone Operations & Training (Potential Future Task)

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