Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance Program peace support operations and contingency operations in Africa.

This contract pertains to the Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance Program, which focuses on peace support operations and contingency operations within Africa. The contract has undergone a modification to update the NAICS code to 541690, which corresponds to Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, and sets the size standard at $7.0 million. Originally posted as a presolicitation in November 2008, it is classified under a Partial Small Business Set-Aside according to FAR 19.5 regulations. Key points include the involvement of contract specialists and contracting officers from the U.S. Department of State, specifically Shirley Turner and Michael S. Larson, who serve as primary points of contact. Although details such as the exact agency name, office address, and place of performance have not been specified, the contract emphasizes support for operations demanding specialized scientific and technical consulting in an African context. The contract is accessible through a government procurement portal for further review.