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 Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. It has an ordering period of up to 10 years (starting around July 2025) and a total ceiling value of $5 billion. Being an IDIQ, work is issued via task orders over time, and the government is not obligated to spend the full $5 billion – each awardee is guaranteed only a minimum order (reportedly $25,000) while actual spending will depend on mission needs. The contract allows flexibility in pricing; it is a hybrid vehicle with both firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursable line items to accommodate the varied nature of tasks. This structure enables a broad range of activities and funding arrangements under one umbrella contract.

Award Structure (Pools): GLOBALCAP was competed in two separate pools to broaden participation:

• Full & Open Pool (unrestricted): 8 contracts awarded to large businesses.
• SDVOSB/WOSB Pool: 8 contracts awarded in a pool set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

This dual-pool structure ensures that both major integrators and qualified small businesses have opportunities to contribute. Notably, the government originally anticipated 3–5 awards in each pool, but ultimately 16 companies (8 in each category) were selected in June 2025. This reflects strong competition and the inclusion of a diverse mix of contractors. The partial small-business set-aside means certain task orders (especially smaller ones below a threshold, e.g. under $3 million as indicated in synopsis) will likely be competed only among the small-business pool, ensuring those firms get a fair share of work.

Contracting Offices: The GLOBALCAP vehicle primarily supports the Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional Peace and Security (AF/RPS) and the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Global Programs and Initiatives (PM/GPI). These offices are responsible for security cooperation programs – AF/RPS manages peacekeeping and security capacity-building in Africa, while PM/GPI oversees global peace operations initiatives. The contract is expected to be a critical tool for these bureaus over the next decade in implementing training missions, equipping partner forces, and constructing facilities in support of peacekeeping and conflict-prevention programs.

Scope and Services

Overview of Services: GLOBALCAP covers a wide range of advisory and capacity-building services. Broadly, the scope spans five core areas, which can be summarized as follows:

• Training, Mentoring and Monitoring: Designing and delivering training programs to build the skills of foreign military, police, and civil security forces. This includes tactical training (e.g. peacekeeping operations, counter-terrorism drills, medical training like T-CCC), developing instructor cadres (“train-the-trainer” programs), and mentoring foreign units through on-the-job guidance. It may also involve monitoring and evaluation of cease-fire agreements or program outcomes. The aim is to enable partner nations to independently sustain peace and security operations. For example, task orders could place teams of trainers in a country to mentor its peacekeeping battalion or to stand up an armed forces training center.
• Logistics Support Services: Providing comprehensive logistics and operational support in the field. This can include life support (food, potable water, billeting), fuel supply and distribution, ground and air transport/airlift, vehicle maintenance, equipment repairs, and communications support. Contractors must be capable of deploying to austere environments and keeping operations running. Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) support and expeditionary healthcare may also fall under logistics. Essentially, this area ensures that training missions and peacekeeping support teams have the necessary sustenance, transportation, and maintenance to operate effectively in remote locations.
• Equipment Procurement and Supply: Sourcing and delivering a variety of non-lethal equipment to partner nations. Under GLOBALCAP, contractors will help purchase and field items such as vehicles (e.g. cargo trucks, fuel tankers, armored personnel carriers), power generators, communications gear (radios, satellite systems), night vision devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), medical equipment, tents and shelters, and unmanned aerial surveillance systems. Essentially, the contract enables the State Department to equip foreign security forces with the material needed for peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. Task orders might involve procuring and shipping fleets of 4x4 vehicles to African armies, outfitting a peacekeeping training center with IT and communications equipment, or providing engineering tools and generators for deployed units.
• Construction and Engineering Services: Performing design and construction of facilities, as well as infrastructure rehabilitation. This includes building or refurbishing training bases, barracks, depots, airfields, shooting ranges, operations centers, and even maritime structures (such as small port or pier improvements for maritime security training). Construction under GLOBALCAP can range from permanent vertical construction (e.g. command headquarters, classrooms) to semi-permanent or temporary structures and renovation of existing facilities. The focus is on enabling training and operational capacity – for example, constructing a regional peacekeeping training center or improving a nation’s military academy infrastructure. Contractors may need to deploy engineering teams and manage local subcontractors to deliver these projects in developing countries.
• Property and Facilities Maintenance: Supporting the upkeep and operations of facilities and equipment provided. After construction or delivery, maintenance support ensures longevity – tasks could include facilities management, generator upkeep, depot-level maintenance of vehicles, and supply-chain management for spare parts. This facet ensures that partner nations can sustain the capabilities after initial delivery. For instance, a task order might fund contractors to mentor and assist a partner country’s logistics corps in maintaining equipment (vehicles, communications, etc.) donated through the program.

All these service areas are meant to be broad and flexible, allowing task orders to cover one or multiple areas as needed. For example, a single task order in a country could involve delivering equipment, training personnel on its use, and constructing the storage facilities for that equipment – all under the same contract vehicle.

Regional Focus: The GLOBALCAP contract prioritizes work in sub-Saharan Africa. Many task orders will likely support African partner countries’ military and peacekeeping capacities, in line with U.S. policy goals in Africa (such as supporting UN peacekeeping contributors, counterterrorism in the Sahel, or improving regional crisis response). Historically, under predecessor AFRICAP programs, training and support were provided in nearly every African nation (with only a few exceptions). That said, the contract has a global scope: it explicitly allows expansion of work beyond Africa to other regions worldwide as needed. This global reach is important because the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs may use it to support peacekeeping and stability initiatives in other regions (for example, training troops in Asia or Eastern Europe for UN missions, as was done under the GPOI program). In practical terms, while Africa will be the main theater, GLOBALCAP gives the State Department a flexible tool for any international capacity-building mission, wherever U.S. peace and security objectives may require it.

Operational Requirements: Executing GLOBALCAP task orders will often mean operating in austere, post-conflict, or developing environments. Contractors need deployable teams that can work in remote areas with limited infrastructure. They must navigate challenges like cross-cultural communication, language barriers, and coordination with U.S. Embassies and host nation militaries. Safety and security are also considerations, as some locations may be conflict-adjacent or unstable. Additionally, certain security clearance requirements apply – for example, historically primes needed a Facility Security Clearance and key personnel with Secret clearances (a point of discussion in industry Q&A). Vendors are expected to have the management and accounting systems to handle complex overseas programs and to meet U.S. government standards in project management and accountability. Overall, the operational tempo will be demanding: the State Department anticipated on the order of 15–17 task orders per year combined (based on past averages) under this vehicle, so contractors must be prepared to rapidly bid on and execute multiple tasks concurrently across different countries.

Awardees and Competition

Award Announcement: The GLOBALCAP IDIQ was officially awarded in late June 2025, with 16 companies winning spots on the contract. As noted, this comprises 8 large firms in the Full & Open pool and 8 small businesses in the SDVOSB/WOSB pool. The selection of 16 awardees indicates a highly competitive procurement – a broad mix of defense contractors and specialized firms vied for this contract, reflecting the high stakes of a $5B program. Each awardee will now compete for task orders under the contract via fair-opportunity competitions.

Full & Open Competition Pool – Awardee List: (Large Business Prime Contractors)

• Amentum Services, LLC – Amentum (including its legacy PAE) is a major contractor with extensive experience in expeditionary logistics, training, and peacekeeping support.
• Culmen International, LLC – A mid-sized firm specializing in international security assistance, training, and logistics; Culmen was an incumbent on prior State capacity-building programs.
• KBR Services, LLC – A global engineering and logistics company known for large-scale contingency operations support (e.g., the U.S. Army’s LOGCAP). KBR brings robust supply chain and infrastructure capabilities.
• MAG DS Corp (MAG Aerospace) – A provider of aerial surveillance, ISR, and training services; MAG has experience deploying teams for intelligence and aviation support worldwide.
• RELYANT Global, LLC – A construction and logistics firm experienced in austere environment projects (including construction and life-support services in Africa and the Middle East).
• Sincerus Global Solutions, Inc. – A specialized small-large company (though in the unrestricted pool) focusing on security sector reform, advisory and training missions across 20+ countries.
• US21, Inc. – A U.S.-based firm known for supplying equipment and logistics to foreign military programs; they have past performance delivering vehicles and gear to partner nations.
• Valiant Integrated Services (Global Defense Services, Inc.) – A large defense contractor providing training, translation, and base operations support; Valiant has worked on U.S. Army training programs and likely offers extensive deployable training teams.

SDVOSB/WOSB Set-Aside Pool – Awardee List: (Small Business Prime Contractors)

• B360-T12 Tech JV – A joint venture between B360 and T12 Technology (both likely small businesses) combining expertise (possibly in training and technology) to tackle GLOBALCAP tasks.
• Downrange Operations and Training, LLC – A service-disabled veteran-owned small firm providing tactical training and operational support (often staffed by former military instructors).
• F3EA, Inc. – A small business known for specialized military training exercises (the name stands for Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze), with a history in special operations training support.
• Global Dimensions, LLC – A veteran-owned firm offering language, intelligence, and training services internationally; they bring multilingual training capabilities and logistics experience.
• KVG, LLC – A small business (SDVOSB) with likely expertise in security training or consulting (information on KVG is limited, but it appears to be veteran-run and focused on government contracts).
• Next Evolution Logistics Solutions, Inc. (NELOGIS) – A woman-owned small business providing logistics and supply chain services; their inclusion suggests strong experience in delivering materiel and managing field operations.
• RMGS / Berger JV – A joint venture between RMGS, Inc. (a training and global security contractor) and (presumably) Michael Baker International (formerly Louis Berger). This JV likely merges RMGS’s training experience with a large firm’s engineering/logistics capacity.
• Skybridge Tactical, LLC – A SDVOSB that supports U.S. military and allies with training, technical, and operational support (often in special tactics and security assistance roles).

GLOBALCAP Awardees by Competition Pool

• Amentum Services (Chantilly, VA)
• Culmen International (Alexandria, VA)
• Downrange Ops. & Training (Laramie, WY)
• KBR Services (Houston, TX)
• F3EA, Inc. (Savannah, GA)
• MAG Aerospace (Fairfax, VA)
• Global Dimensions (Fredericksburg, VA)
• RELYANT Global (Maryville, TN)
• KVG, LLC (Gettysburg, PA)
• Sincerus Global Solutions (Nokesville, VA)
• Next Evolution (NELOGIS) (Durham, NH)
• US21, Inc. (Fairfax, VA)
• RMGS–Berger JV (Virginia Beach, VA)
• Valiant Integrated (Herndon, VA)
• Skybridge Tactical (Tampa, FL)
  

Notable Capabilities and Track Records: The list of awardees represents a blend of well-established defense contractors and niche players in the peacekeeping support arena. On the large business side, companies like Amentum and KBR are well-known for global logistics and contingency operations – their inclusion signals that State wants seasoned integrators to handle complex, multi-country logistics and construction tasks (KBR, for instance, highlighted its “industry-leading capabilities” and experience on every continent in winning this award). Valiant and MAG bring military training and operational support pedigrees, which will be crucial for the training and mentoring tasks. Culmen International and Sincerus are specialists in international capacity-building and advisory projects; Culmen has supported weapons threat reduction and training programs for State and DOD, while Sincerus (a newer entrant formed by seasoned experts) has been active in security sector reform efforts globally.

On the small business side, many of these firms have prior experience under AFRICAP, GPOI, or similar programs as subcontractors or incumbents. For example, F3EA and Skybridge Tactical have roots in Special Operations training, which likely contributed to past Africa training missions. Global Dimensions and Downrange O&T have likely been involved in language training and tactical mentoring respectively for U.S. Africa Command or State Department projects. The creation of joint ventures (B360-T12 and RMGS-Berger) suggests companies teamed up to pool their expertise – e.g. RMGS has done international training for U.S. Navy and others, and by partnering with a larger engineering firm (Berger), they strengthen their construction/logistics offering for GLOBALCAP. This indicates that partnerships were a key competitive strategy to meet the contract’s broad requirements.

In terms of incumbency, the GLOBALCAP vehicle is effectively a recompete/merger of prior IDIQs. Incumbents of the predecessor AFRICAP III contract (which historically spent ~$139M/year) and the GPOI support contract are naturally positioned well. Several of the awarded companies (Amentum via PAE, Culmen, perhaps KBR or some JV partners) likely performed portions of those programs. For instance, PAE (now part of Amentum) was a longtime AFRICAP contractor supporting African peacekeeping training, and Culmen and Academi (now a part of Constellis) were part of a 2019 Global Advisory & Support Services IDIQ. The strong presence of veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses, many of whom are run by former military officers or development experts, reflects the niche expertise required (such as language skills, cultural knowledge, and on-the-ground agility).

Initial Task Orders: As of August 2025, the GLOBALCAP contract awards are freshly in place, and the State Department is expected to start issuing task orders to continue ongoing programs and launch new initiatives. No major task orders have been publicly announced yet under the new IDIQ (given that awards were just made in late June 2025) – typically, task order competitions happen among the awardees behind closed doors unless they are above certain thresholds requiring public notice. However, based on historical workload, one can anticipate a steady stream of orders. The predecessor AFRICAP and GPOI contracts saw roughly 17 task orders combined per year (12 under AFRICAP, 5 under GPOI on average). It’s likely that some task orders under GLOBALCAP will quickly roll out to prevent any gap in support (for example, continuing training programs that were mid-stream). Each awardee will have to compete for each task, with the State Department using “fair opportunity” procedures to select the best-suited contractor for each project. This means even after winning a spot, contractors must remain cost-competitive and responsive to specific requirements to win actual work.

Looking ahead, we will watch for any notable task order awards – for example, large-scale training deployments or big equipment procurement efforts – which might be publicized if they are of high value or strategic importance. Contractors like KBR, Amentum, and others might also issue press releases when they secure significant task orders (just as KBR did for the base IDIQ award). Additionally, given the high ceiling, multiple tasks could be in play simultaneously across different regions (e.g. one task to train an African peacekeeping brigade, another to build a regional logistics depot, another to deliver vehicles and generators to several countries). The competitive landscape among the 16 awardees will evolve as they carve out their niches (some may focus on construction-heavy tasks, others on training or logistics). There is also the possibility of future on-ramping or subcontracting: firms not on the IDIQ will likely seek partnerships with the primes to contribute specialized skills, and the State Dept could on-ramp new awardees if capacity is needed (though no specific on-ramp is announced, it’s a practice sometimes used in long IDIQs).

Opportunities and Strategic Implications

Significance to Contractors: GLOBALCAP is one of the largest contract vehicles ever fielded by the State Department for international assistance, with its $5 billion size and 10-year span making it akin to a DoD-scale program. For contractors, this vehicle represents a huge market in stability operations and capacity building. Winning a spot on GLOBALCAP is strategically valuable – it positions companies to capture long-term revenue supporting an area of growing importance (global peacekeeping and conflict prevention). It also provides a channel into State Department contracting, which is seeing increased funding for security assistance programs. From a business perspective, having GLOBALCAP in one’s contract portfolio can drive significant growth: task orders can range from a few million dollars to potentially large multi-year projects, and successful performance can lead to strong past performance credentials for future bids.

The contract’s scope (training, logistics, construction, etc.) means multiple sectors of the GovCon industry intersect here: defense services firms, international development implementers, and logistics/camp support companies were all interested. We see traditional defense/logistics firms like KBR and Amentum now firmly entering State Department work via GLOBALCAP. This cross-pollination indicates a trend where State’s needs are attracting big defense contractors, likely because the missions require the same logistical prowess and expeditionary capability honed in Iraq/Afghanistan (but now applied to capacity-building, not combat). For the State Department, leveraging such contractors brings extensive resources and global supply chains to diplomatic missions. For the contractors, it diversifies their revenue beyond military contracts and capitalizes on their core competencies in new arenas (KBR’s president noted this contract is part of KBR’s strategic expansion in the federal civilian market).

Positioning for Small Businesses and Socioeconomic Groups: The deliberate inclusion of a SDVOSB/WOSB pool underscores an opportunity for small, agile firms to shine. These companies can specialize in niche services or regions – for example, a woman-owned small business with deep experience in African health logistics could secure a task to set up medical evacuation training in West Africa. Small businesses should leverage their strengths: specialized expertise, lower cost structures, and regional knowledge. Being in the small-business pool, they have a protected space for smaller tasks (the State Department signaled that task orders under a certain dollar value would be reserved for the SB pool). This means veteran-owned and women-owned firms can lead efforts directly, rather than always subcontracting to larger primes. To position themselves, these businesses should highlight capabilities like language proficiency, cultural understanding, and flexibility – qualities that larger firms might need to subcontract out. Many of the SB winners are likely already adept at this, often founded by former military or diplomats with on-ground experience.

For small businesses not on the vehicle, there are still avenues: they can seek subcontracting roles under the 16 primes. Given the breadth of GLOBALCAP, primes will likely assemble teams for each task order, bringing in subcontractors for specific tasks (e.g., an NGO or small firm to deliver a medical training module, or a local firm in Africa for construction labor). Therefore, a small business with unique skills (say, a company specializing in demining training or one with French-speaking instructors for Francophone Africa) can market itself to the IDIQ holders for teaming. Additionally, over the life of a 10-year contract, the government could consider on-ramping new small businesses if some incumbents fail to perform or if mission needs expand – keeping an eye on any such opportunities would be wise.

Procurement Trends: GLOBALCAP reflects several broader trends in government contracting:

Consolidation and Scale: The merging of AFRICAP and GPOI into a single large vehicle aligns with a trend of bundling requirements to achieve economies of scale and streamlined management. A single $5B IDIQ arguably reduces administrative overhead for State and allows more strategic allocation of tasks. However, it also raises the stakes; fewer contractors hold a lot of responsibility. This may continue as agencies seek to create omnibus vehicles for mission support. Companies must be prepared for large, multifaceted RFPs that demand a wide range of capabilities (which often leads to teaming and joint ventures, as seen with GLOBALCAP).

Focus on Peacekeeping and Capacity Building: After two decades of counterinsurgency and stability ops led by the Pentagon, there is a shift to empowering allies to handle their own security challenges. GLOBALCAP indicates that funding for peacekeeping training and international capacity-building remains robust. It complements other efforts like global health security or governance training, but specifically fills the lane of security force assistance. We may see contracting opportunities expanding in areas tied to great power competition and stabilization, where building partner capacity is key (for instance, training African countries to counter extremist groups or participate in UN missions counters influence from rival nations).

Competitive Landscape: The competition for GLOBALCAP included both traditional defense contractors and specialized development firms, blurring lines between defense and diplomacy contracting. For example, a firm like Chemonics or DAI (large development contractors) might have been interested but ultimately firms with more defense/logistics pedigree won. This suggests that for contracts involving operational support in insecure environments, companies with DOD experience have an edge over pure development contractors. We might continue to see defense/logistics firms bidding on State/USAID contracts (and vice versa, as stability operations often require humanitarian and development integration). Contractors in the peacekeeping/logistics space should be prepared to face heavyweights in future bids, not just niche competitors.

Small Business Utilization: By structuring a dedicated small business pool, State reinforces its commitment to socioeconomic goals while still fulfilling a complex requirement. This could serve as a model for future large vehicles: a portion reserved for qualified small firms within a broader contract. We also see joint ventures being used as a means for small companies to team up and meet large requirements – a trend likely to continue under SBA’s Mentor-Protégé and similar programs.

Outcome-Oriented Contracting: The success of GLOBALCAP will be measured by real-world outcomes (e.g. number of foreign battalions trained, infrastructure built, successful peacekeeping deployments). This might drive an emphasis on performance metrics in task orders and could influence how contractors are evaluated. Companies that can demonstrate impact (perhaps via innovative training methods or efficient logistics delivery) might stand out in task competitions.

In summary, GLOBALCAP’s launch is a significant development in State Department contracting. It opens a decade-long pipeline of projects for enhancing global security capacity. For contractors, it’s both a lucrative opportunity and a challenging arena requiring global reach, adaptability, and partnership. Success under GLOBALCAP could position companies for follow-on contracts in the future, as this mission area (peacekeeping and conflict prevention) is likely to remain a U.S. priority amid ongoing global security concerns.

Monitoring and Ongoing Updates

Given the dynamic nature of IDIQ contracts, it’s important to actively monitor GLOBALCAP-related developments. Here is a plan and recommended sources to track daily updates on task orders, contract modifications, and relevant news:

• SAM.gov (System for Award Management): This is the official portal for federal contracting notices. You should follow the GLOBALCAP contract notice (Solicitation/Award No. 19AQMM23R0142) on SAM.gov. By doing so, you can receive alerts if any updates, amendments, or attachments (like task order solicitations or award notices) are posted. Even though many task orders under an IDIQ are not individually publicized, some may appear as separate notices (e.g. if a task order is competed outside the pool or requires a synopsis). At minimum, SAM.gov will show any contract modifications that are publicly reported. Set up a saved search with keywords “GLOBALCAP” or the contract number, with daily email notifications. Additionally, monitor the “Contract Opportunities” section for any ancillary notices (for example, occasionally task order RFPs might be posted if they involve open competition or meet special criteria).
• USASpending.gov / FPDS: For tracking money flow and task order awards, the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) – accessible via USAspending.gov – can be useful. After a task order is awarded, it will eventually be logged in FPDS. By searching the IDIQ contract number or award ID codes on USAspending, you can see new task order entries (with dollar values, awardee, and a basic description). This is more of an after-the-fact monitoring tool, but checking it regularly will inform you which companies are winning tasks and the scope (e.g. “GlobalCAP Task Order 1 – Logistics Support in Mali – $10M to ABC Corp”). Over time, this helps identify how much of the $5B ceiling is being utilized and for what types of work.
• State Department Press Releases and Notices: The State Department may not issue a press release for every contract action, but keep an eye on official press releases or statements from the Bureau of African Affairs and the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. Sometimes, programmatic announcements will give clues to GLOBALCAP activities (e.g. “State Department launches new peacekeeping training center in Ghana” – while not mentioning GLOBALCAP explicitly, such an initiative would likely be executed via a GLOBALCAP task order). The State Department’s website and social media feeds (Twitter/X accounts of relevant bureaus or the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Peace Operations, if one exists) are worth monitoring for keywords like “peacekeeping training,” “capacity building,” “State Department contract,” etc. Subscribe to any State Dept newsletters or press release email lists related to political-military or African affairs.
• Industry News Outlets: Subscribe and regularly read GovCon industry news sites which have a track record of reporting on such contracts:
  • GovConWire – This outlet has already covered the GLOBALCAP award and often reports on significant task orders or contract modifications, especially if a big dollar value or a notable company is involved. Check GovConWire’s “Contract Awards” section and set up a keyword alert for “GLOBALCAP” on their site.
  • Washington Technology / GovExec – Washington Technology reported on the award with additional detail. They, and related GovExec media, follow major IDIQ developments. Their reporters (like the one who covered this, Ross Wilkers) often update on protests or large task orders. Following their coverage (via website or newsletter) is beneficial.
  • DefenseScoop and FedScoop – These outlets focus on defense and federal IT, but they do cover broad federal contracting news as well. DefenseScoop might report if any technology or defense-related angle arises in a GLOBALCAP task (for instance, if a task order involves drones or cybersecurity training, which are in scope). It’s worth scanning their defense contracting section occasionally.
  • GovCon Daily / ExecutiveBiz / G2Xchange FedCiv – These are other industry news sources that sometimes publish summaries when smaller companies win IDIQ spots or task orders. For example, G2Xchange FedCiv noted Sincerus Global’s GLOBALCAP award. They are useful for catching news about the less publicized awardees. Set up Google Alerts or visit these sites weekly to catch any mentions of GLOBALCAP or the names of the awardees (as sometimes an awardee-specific outlet might highlight their win).
  • Local and Niche Media: In some cases, local news or specialized publications highlight contract wins (e.g., a hometown newspaper noting a local company’s federal contract). Searching the names of the SDVOSB/WOSB winners periodically might yield press releases or interviews that provide insight into what those firms are doing under GLOBALCAP.
• Company Press Releases and Investor Calls: Nearly all the large businesses (and even many small ones) will issue press releases for significant developments. KBR’s press release about winning GLOBALCAP was an example. Going forward, if KBR or Amentum wins a sizable task order (say $100M+ for a multi-nation program), expect a press release on their website. Monitor the news/press sections of the awardees’ websites. You can also set Google Alerts for each key contractor’s name combined with “State Department” or “GLOBALCAP”. Publicly traded companies (like KBR) might mention new task order revenues in quarterly earnings calls or SEC filings, which can tip you off to major awards.
• Professional Networks and Bulletins: Join or follow groups focused on international development and defense contracting. Sometimes forums or LinkedIn groups (e.g. Small Business contractors in GovCon, or groups related to Africa security) share tidbits. Additionally, the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) at State might host periodic industry days or publish an update if they plan to on-ramp new vendors or if there are subcontracting opportunities – keep an eye on OSDBU event postings for any mention of GLOBALCAP.
• Daily Routine: To manage daily monitoring, you could set up a brief morning checklist:
  1. Check Email Alerts – Review any overnight SAM.gov notifications or Google Alerts related to GLOBALCAP.
  2. Scan News Websites – Open GovConWire, GovExec (Washington Technology), and DefenseScoop to see if any relevant headlines have dropped.
  3. Review Social Media – Scroll through Twitter/X feeds of key players (reporters like @RossWilkers, or the State Dept bureaus’ accounts) for any chatter on peacekeeping contracts.
  4. Track Task Data – Once a week (if not daily), run a quick search on USAspending for new obligations under the known contract numbers (each awardee has a contract number, as listed in the award notice). This will show if, for example, “Valiant got a $10M task in July” even if it wasn’t publicly announced.
  5. Internal Reporting – Maintain a simple tracker (spreadsheet or document) listing all known task orders (number, description, value, awardee, date) and noteworthy news. Update it as you catch new info. This will help generate daily or weekly summaries for stakeholders interested in GLOBALCAP.

By combining official channels (SAM.gov, FPDS) with industry news and company communications, you can paint a near real-time picture of GLOBALCAP’s execution. Given the high ceiling, it will be particularly interesting to monitor how quickly task orders are issued and how the spending accumulates over time – this indicates how actively the State Department is using the vehicle. Also watch for any contract modifications or policy changes (for instance, if global events prompt new requirements, or if additional funding is injected). The cited sources and approaches above should ensure you don’t miss key developments on GLOBALCAP. In summary, diligent monitoring through these channels will allow you to report daily updates and be proactive about any opportunities or issues arising from the GLOBALCAP program.

More to come!

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SOURCES:

State Dept. GLOBALCAP Award Notice (SAM.gov synopsis)highergov.com govconwire.com

GovConWire – “State Department Awards 16 Spots on $5B GLOBALCAP Contract” (Jane Edwards, June 27, 2025)govconwire.com

Washington Technology – “State Department awards $5B global stability support contract” (Ross Wilkers, June 26, 2025)washingtontechnology.com

KBR Press Release – “KBR Awarded U.S. State Dept Multiple Award Contract for Peacekeeping Operations Worldwide” (July 14, 2025)kbr.com

OST Global Solutions – “GLOBALCAP: $5B IDIQ Releasing Soon” (pre-RFP analysis)ostglobalsolutions.com

State Dept. GLOBALCAP Industry Day Q&A (Dec 2021)gdicwins.com (historical context on AFRICAP/GPOI and anticipated awards)

GovConWire – “State Dept to Release RFP for Global Advisory Services” (Nov 20, 2024)govconwire.com (related advisory services IDIQ for context)

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Tags: AFRICAP, GLOBALCAP, LOGCAP, U.S. Department of State