Inside the $5B GLOBALCAP Contract: State Department’s New Era of Security Support

The GLOBALCAP contract serves as the State Department’s principal vehicle to advance global peace and security by building partner capacity. It was conceived to consolidate earlier programs (such as the AFRICAP III and GPOI contracts) into one comprehensive mechanism. In essence, GLOBALCAP is designed to support U.S. foreign policy objectives by helping foreign governments and regional organizations prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts, thereby bolstering peace and regional stability. The focus is on providing a ready means for bureaus across State to order services that strengthen partner nations’ capabilities in security and peacekeeping operations outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS). Contract Type, Duration, and Value: GLOBALCAP is structured as a multiple-award Indefinite…