# Purchase Order #19AQMS26P0310

Purchase Order for TEMPEST Smart Card Readers by Advanced Programs, Inc.

**Buyer:** Department of State

**Award Amount:** $650.00
**Ceiling:** $650.00

**Awarded:** September 19, 2026
**Period of Performance:** Sep 19, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027

**Identifier:** 19AQMS26P0310
**NAICS:** 334111

This award is a purchase order contract issued to Advanced Programs, Inc., a company specializing in advanced technological solutions, for the procurement of TEMPEST smart card readers. The contract represents a focused acquisition of secure smart card reading devices, essential for environments requiring TEMPEST certification to prevent compromising emanations. The significance of this contract lies in its support of secure communications and data protection initiatives within government operations. The scope covers the supply and delivery of these specialized TEMPEST-certified smart card readers to be performed in Columbia, Maryland. The contract was competitively awarded, ensuring the government benefits from specialized products meeting high security standards. The agreement has a defined performance period extending from fall of 2026 to mid-2027, evidencing a timely acquisition to meet operational needs.

### Description

TEMPEST SMART CARD READERS

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