Federal Contract Vehicles

WPS III

Worldwide Protective Services III

DOS IDIQ Active
Obligated to date
$3.5B
Task orders
19
Contractors
6
Ceiling
$15 billion

Vehicle overview

Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) is a multiple-award master IDIQ managed by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security to provide specialized protective security services globally. It serves as a primary vehicle for securing high-risk and high-threat environments, covering armed personal protection, static guard duties, and team-based emergency response. The contract has a ceiling value of $15 billion and succeeds the Worldwide Protective Services II (WPS-2) vehicle.

Functional areas include munitions response, demining, IED remediation, intelligence support, logistics, and life support.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

10 years (1-year base plus nine 1-year options)

Ceiling

$15 billion

WPS III contract holders

NAICS coverage

Frequently asked questions

What is WPS III?
Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) is a multiple-award master IDIQ managed by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security to provide specialized protective security services globally. It serves as a primary vehicle for securing high-risk and high-threat environments, covering armed personal protection, static guard duties, and team-based emergency response. The contract has a ceiling value of $15 billion and succeeds the Worldwide Protective Services II (WPS-2) vehicle.
Which agency manages WPS III?
Worldwide Protective Services III is a IDIQ managed by Department of State.
What can agencies acquire through WPS III?
Functional areas include munitions response, demining, IED remediation, intelligence support, logistics, and life support.
How much has been obligated through WPS III?
$3.5B has been obligated across 19 task orders.
How many contractors hold WPS III?
6 contractors hold a position on WPS III.
What is the contract ceiling of WPS III?
WPS III has a program ceiling of $15 billion.
Is WPS III active?
Yes, WPS III is currently active (ordering period: 10 years (1-year base plus nine 1-year options)).

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