About Us Office Home About Us HomeOffice of the Procurement Executive...About Us – Office of the Procurement Executive hide About Us Office of the Procurement Executive The Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE) provides management direction and leadership over Department-wide acquisition and federal assistance policies and the full range of acquisitions and federal assistance management services. 1 FAM 212.2 in the Department’s Foreign Affairs Manual provides details on the authority, responsibilities, and structure of A/OPE. Office of Acquisitions Policy The Office of Acquisitions Policy (A/OPE/AP) prescribes the Department’s acquisition and federal assistance policies, regulations, and procedures; determines the effect of new or proposed acquisition or assistance legislation, executive orders, or regulations on, or implements same, into the Department’s acquisition and/or federal assistance policy and procedures. Office of Acquisitions Management The Office of Acquisitions Management (A/OPE/AQM) manages, plans, and directs the Department’s acquisition programs and conducts contract operations in support of activities worldwide. A/OPE/AQM provides the full range of professional contract management services including acquisition planning, contract negotiations, cost and price analysis, and contract administration. Resources Build America, Buy America Waivers FRAUD ALERT 2021-01 Electronic Equipment Scheme Utilizes Fake Government RFQs [209 KB] [PDF] U.S. Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions [304 KB] — Revised 10/21/2020 [PDF] U.S. Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions [855 KB] — Revised 10/01/2019 [PDF] U.S. Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions [532 KB] — Revised 04/08/2016 [PDF] Incorporated by reference in all standard grants, cooperative agreements, fixed amount awards, award to individuals, and property awards to U.S. and foreign recipients that are not Foreign Public Entities. U.S. Department of State’s Implementation of Executive Order 13798 [206 KB] (PDF) 1 FAM 212.2 Department of State Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (DOSAR) Careers Each day, the Department of State, Office of the Procurement Executive (OPE) delivers flexible solutions through a responsive and knowledgeable workforce that elevates the Acquisition Experience. Become a member of our agency’s team of Acquisition professionals that facilitates U.S. diplomacy and national security interests by applying now! Contact Us Office of the Procurement Executive 1200 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22209 Phone: 703-875-6037 Email: AcquisitionsInquiry@state.gov