State Department Security Contract for U.S. Mission in Paraguay

Original title: Department of State → WACKENHUT PARAGUAY SA ($9.32M)

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What This Bill Does

The U.S. Department of State has awarded a $9.32 million contract to Wackenhut Paraguay SA to provide armed and uniformed guard services for the in Paraguay. The contract requires the company to protect U.S. personnel, dependents, and property while maintaining operations during emergencies.

Why it matters

This contract allocates $9.32 million in federal funds to a private security firm to ensure the physical security of U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel in Paraguay against threats including unauthorized access, terrorism, and civil unrest.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Wackenhut Paraguay SA

The company is contractually obligated to provide security services in exchange for $9.32 million.

Directly affected

U.S. personnel and dependents in Paraguay

These individuals are the subjects of the security protection services provided under the contract.

Key Facts

The Department of State awarded a contract worth $9.32 million to Wackenhut Paraguay SA.
The contractor must provide uniformed and armed guard services for the U.S. mission in Paraguay.
The primary objective is to prevent loss or injury to U.S. personnel, dependents, and property.
The contractor is tasked with preventing unauthorized access to U.S. facilities.

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The contractor is responsible for deterring potential terrorist attacks.
The contractor must maintain operations during contingent situations, including strikes, labor unrest, civil unrest, natural disasters, or pandemics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services is Wackenhut Paraguay SA providing?

They are providing armed and uniformed guard services to protect U.S. personnel, dependents, and property at the in Paraguay.

What happens if there is a strike or natural disaster?

The contract explicitly requires the company to continue performance and maintain security operations during emergencies, including strikes, labor unrest, civil unrest, natural disasters, or pandemics.

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Emphasis on Contingency Planning

The contract explicitly mandates continuity of operations during pandemics and civil unrest, reflecting a post-2020 focus on resilience in diplomatic security contracts.

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