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19AQMM25C0149 - JOFOC for Application Processing Solution (APS)

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19AQMM25C0149Federal

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The Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, is seeking to sustain its application processing solutions through a contract titled 19AQMM25C0149 - JOFOC for Application Processing Solution (APS), focused on the continued receipt and handling of paper passport applications along with the collection of associated fees. This effort supports critical operational functions necessary for the issuance of U.S. passports and requires a contractor to manage end-to-end processing activities at the designated performance location in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801. The solicitation is posted under the Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum office within the Department of State, with the primary point of contact being Toshia V. Jackson via JacksonTV@State.gov, and secondary contact William (Ted) Schaeffer reachable at 7712055579. The contract is classified as a justification type with no set-aside specified, and the performance site is distinct from the agency’s headquarters located in Washington, D.C., 20520, indicating a regional operational focus for physical document handling and fee collection.

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Contract to process paper passport applications and collect fees in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for the Department of State.

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Department Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm MomentumView Agency

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Portsmouth, NH, 03801, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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6.+APS_JOFOC_2025_7_22_Redacted.pdf

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 17

Justification (J&A)

AwardedJul 20

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Department Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Toshia V. Jackson

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William (Ted) Schaeffer

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The Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) has a requirement to continue application processing solutions, which includes receipt of paper passport applications and collecting associated fees.

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