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Office of Logistics Management
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Office of Logistics Management

Office of Logistics Management

Office of Logistics ManagementThe Office of Logistics Management provides global logistics support for the people and programs of America's diplomacy. Partnering with the private sector, we provide support for our customers in the U.S. Government agencies involved in foreign affairs and operations, and for their employees and familiies.

Who We Are
  • Acquisitions Management (AQM) - Provides acquisition services and assistance.
  • Logistics Operations (OPS) - Oversees warehousing, transportation management, and other related logistics processes.
  • Program Management and Policy (PMP) - Develops policy, guides professional development, and improves logistics systems.

Together, the people of A/LM work to deliver material and support to State Department personnel domestic and overseas.

Our Management Services
  • Acquisitions - Procuring goods and services as well as full cycle of contract management from identifying requirements through negotiation and award to final close out.
  • Freight - Moving Government supplies and equipment to the front lines of diplomacy.
  • Travel/Relocation - Facilitating Domestic and Overseas official travel and relocation.
  • Mail - Managing Diplomatic pouch and mail services.
  • Overseas Vehicles - Managing the Department's worldwide vehicle fleet.
  • Claims - Claims for personal property lost, damaged or destroyed incidental to serivce by USG employees overseas.

  
Highlights
The new logistics volume of the Foreign Affairs Manual - 14 FAM - was published May 2005. 6 FAM to 14 FAM transition tools for users are available.

Are you a vendor interested in providing products to the Department of State? Go to selling products or services to the Dept. of State for more information.

Need addresses or directions to ship freight overseas? Visit shipping freight overseas for all the necessary information.

Sending an approved package to an Embassy or Consulate? Visit mail management.

Hoping to get some computers for your charitable organization? The Department of State particpates in the Computers for Learning Program.

Good information for the USG employee planning to travel overseas with a pet. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) also has general information on restrictions.
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