Praia - API/PNR Services for CBP - PR15217297
ID: PR15217297Type: Special Notice
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY PRAIAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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    The U.S. Embassy in Praia, Cabo Verde, is planning to award a sole source contract for API/PNR services to Collins Aerospace, as indicated in their Special Notice dated March 13, 2025. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling specific operational requirements related to passenger name record (PNR) data and application programming interface (API) services, which are critical for enhancing border security and immigration processes. The formal acknowledgment of this contract process is documented in a signed file by the Contracting Officer, Erik A. Ozolins, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Albertina De Pina at PraiaProcurement@state.gov or Erik Ozolins at OzolinsEA@state.gov.

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    The document features a digitally signed acknowledgment from Erik A. Ozolins, dated March 13, 2025. While the file does not provide extensive content, it indicates a formal process typically associated with federal requests for proposals (RFPs) or grants. The digital signature suggests a verification step often required in government documentation, ensuring authenticity and accountability. Although specific details are lacking, the context indicates this entry may pertain to official actions, approvals, or submissions relevant to federal or state funding mechanisms. Consequently, it illustrates compliance with regulatory practices surrounding government contracts and grants.
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