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State Department Selects CGI, GD, PAE To Compete On $3 Billion Global Support Contract

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, January 22nd, 2021

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State Department Selects CGI, GD, PAE To Compete On $3 Billion Global Support Contract

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The Department of State has selected CGI [GIB], General Dynamics [GD] and PAE [PAE] to compete for task orders on its potential 10-year, $3.3 billion contract to provide consular support services worldwide. Under the Global Support Strategy for Overseas Consular Support Services 2.0 contract, the companies will support visa application and issuance at U.S. embassies and consulates in 120 countries. The State Department plans to award 18 task orders for information services, application and appointment services, fee collection, document delivery,…

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