PAE has been named as one of three prime contractors on the U.S. Department of State’s potential ten-year, $3.3 billion Global Support Strategy 2.0 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle, the company reported on Wednesday.

Falls Church, VA-based PAE announced on January 6 that it has been selected as one of three prime contractors on the U.S. Department of State’s Global Support Strategy 2.0 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle, valued at up to $3.3 billion over 10 years.

Save for the holidays, government agencies were open for business and made some significant contract awards in the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Here are some of the more significant ones that took place during the waning days of 2020.

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Two successful defenses and one newcomer

The State Department on Dec. 21 handed out three awards for the next iteration of its main contract for overseas consular services to support visa processing and other functions at U.S. embassies and consulates.

PAE announced on Wednesday that the company has received two task orders under the U.S.

The Professional Services Council (PSC) Board of Directors announced Thursday it has reelected Roger Krone, chairman and CEO of Reston-based Fortune 500 government contractor Leidos Holdings Inc., as chair for 2021.

Roger Krone Chairman and CEO Leidos

Roger Krone, chairman and CEO of Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) and seven-time Wash100 winner, has been reelected as chair of the board of directors at the Professional Services Council for 2021.

“I look forward to serving in the chair capacity in 2021, working with other member companies to expand and strengthen our collective ability to reach decision makers, shape responses to ongoing challenges, and increase engagement with government agencies and other stakeholders," Krone said in a statement released Thursday.