Frank Cannon

Frank Cannon serves as a key procurement lead within Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum (19AQMM), a critical component of the Department of State responsible for securing mission-critical infrastructure and security services for U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide. He manages the full lifecycle of construction and facility-related contracts, ensuring that diplomatic missions abroad are equipped with secure, resilient, and technologically modern environments. His portfolio primarily focuses on commercial and institutional building construction, encompassing new builds, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades that support diplomatic security, personnel safety, and operational continuity. Cannon’s work directly enables the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain the physical integrity of U.S. embassies and consulates under high-threat conditions. He maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of prime contractors including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Pütz 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 secure construction, integrated security systems, and facility management for high-risk international environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance with security standards, and contract administration aligned with FAR and DFARS requirements. Cannon’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability, global scalability, and rapid deployment over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes, time-sensitive nature of diplomatic infrastructure projects. His primary focus is on NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — where he procures turnkey construction services, security-hardened facilities, blast-resistant structures, and integrated environmental and life-safety systems. His domain expertise lies in the intersection of physical security engineering, international building codes, and diplomatic facility standards, ensuring all projects meet State Department’s stringent Global Security Infrastructure Management (GSIM) requirements.