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Justification For Exception to Fair Opportunity - Global Protective Services (GPS) Erbil, Iraq

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W519TC26FA649JEFOFederal

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The Department of Defense, through the W6QK Acc-Ri office, has issued a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity for the procurement of immediate contractor-furnished armed guard services in Erbil, Iraq. This requirement, identified by solicitation number W519TC26FA649JEFO and NAICS code 561612, focuses on providing critical Global Protective Services at the Erbil International Airport. Due to the urgent nature of the security needs, the agency bypassed standard fair opportunity procedures to mitigate unacceptable security risks. The resulting firm-fixed price task order was awarded to GardaWorld Federal Services, LLC. This action was justified under FAR 16.507-6(b)(1), citing the necessity for rapid deployment to ensure the safety and security of personnel and assets in the region. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense with primary points of contact Jake Krause and Anthony Patera.

General Info

DoD awarded GardaWorld Federal Services armed guard services at Erbil International Airport, Iraq.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri

NAICS

561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

Place of Performance

Erbil, IL, IRQ

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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JEFO - Private Security Services Erbil, Iraq - GardaWorld Federal Services

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 8

Justification (J&A)

AwardedOct 20

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri

Contacts2 people available

OfficeROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri

Office AddressROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

Contacts

Jake Krause

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Anthony Patera

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This requirement is for immediate, contractor-furnished armed guard services in Erbil, Iraq.

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