AE Contracting Team

The AE Contracting Team serves as the primary procurement arm for Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum (19AQMM) within the Department of State, responsible for executing mission-critical acquisitions that safeguard U.S. diplomatic operations overseas. They manage the full lifecycle of contracts for security infrastructure, technical services, and facility modernization, ensuring operational continuity for embassies and consulates worldwide. Their portfolio centers on integrated solutions that combine architectural design, engineering services, and security systems to meet stringent diplomatic safety and compliance standards. As a centralized contracting unit, they align procurement activities with the agency’s strategic priorities of resilience, technological modernization, and global readiness. The team maintains enduring relationships with a select group of high-capacity contractors, including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, P�tz Security AG, and KADIAK LLC_DGI-ATI II LLC_PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in diplomatic security, IT infrastructure, and facility management. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards, and sustained vendor accountability through task order execution under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. The AE Contracting Team does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and global scalability rather than socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, all vendors—regardless of size—are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with international operational requirements. Their procurement activity is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring deep specialization in the design and implementation of secure, resilient diplomatic facilities. They procure integrated services including structural assessments, security system engineering, environmental compliance, and facility lifecycle management, with technical expertise spanning blast mitigation, access control systems, and mission-critical IT integration for overseas posts.