The U.S. State Department awarded The Armored Group (TAG) a 10-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to provide a range of armored vehicles for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, the company said Thursday.
The BPA offers a simplified acquisition method that agencies anticipate they will need for repetitive supplies and services. TAG was one of three contractors awarded the initial BPA calls to deliver the first vehicles to the State Department under the agreement.
The Armored Group is set to provide full armor and integration packages on the Mercedes Sprinter, Nissan Patrol, and Chevy Express Van vehicles. The agreement also gives the company “a fair opportunity to compete for the up-armor” of an assortment of additional SUVs, sedans, and pick-ups. These include the Chevrolet Suburban and Toyota Land Cruiser; Chevrolet Caprice and the Cadillac XTS; and Toyota Hilux and the Chevrolet Silverado, respectively.
“The Armored Group considers it an honor and great responsibility to serve the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security by providing the best-in-class specialty armored vehicles that provide the highest level of protection available,” Jeff Carnicom, Armored Group Chief Operations Officer, said in an agreement.
“We are pleased to expand our long-standing partnership with the Department of State through this 10-year agreement,” said Robert Pazderka, company President and CEO.