FASTC Technical Staffing

This contract outlines the requirement for contractor personnel and equipment to support Diplomatic Security Training at the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center in Blackstone, ensuring that the Department of State’s Office of Acquisitions Management can effectively deliver training programs under the Domestic Management Support - Security - Weapons and Protective Service Training function. The effort is classified under NAICS code 561210 and falls under an 8(a) set-aside designation, meaning it is reserved for small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The performance location is specifically identified as Blackstone, and all work must be executed to meet the operational needs of the Diplomatic Security program, with a focus on technical staffing and equipment provisioning. The point of contact for procurement planning is the DS/MGT/CAP Acquisition Planning Team, reachable via ds-mgt-cap-apt@state.gov, while Tyler Sinclair serves as the designated Small Business Specialist and can be contacted at smallbusiness@state.gov for inquiries related to small business participation. The contract is presented as a forecast for fiscal year 2026, released via the Department of State’s procurement forecast, with no solicitation number yet assigned and no specific posted date since it remains a planning document. All contractors must be prepared to comply with the regulatory and operational standards of the Department of State and provide capabilities that directly enhance the security training mission at the FASTC facility.