Inter-institutional cooperation agreement between the Ministry of National Defense and the Quetzal Port Company, number 01-2025 corresponding to the month of February 2026

This document outlines an Interinstitutional Cooperation Agreement, designated as Number 01-2025, established between the Ministry of National Defense and the Quetzal Port Company (EPQ). The agreement is specifically related to activities scheduled for February 2026. The procurement method employed for this agreement was Public Entity Negotiations, as stipulated by Article 2 of the Public Procurement Law (LCE). The contracting entity responsible for this agreement is the Quetzal Port Company (EPQ). The status of this agreement is marked as Awarded, indicating that the selection process has been completed and an entity has been chosen to fulfill the terms of the cooperation. This type of agreement typically involves collaboration between government bodies to achieve mutual objectives, potentially involving shared resources, expertise, or operational support. Given the parties involved, the agreement likely pertains to areas of mutual interest such as port security, logistical support for defense operations, or joint initiatives to enhance national infrastructure and security. The specific details of the cooperation, including the scope of work, deliverables, and timelines, would be elaborated within the full text of the agreement. The selection of the negotiation method suggests a direct engagement between the Ministry and EPQ, possibly due to the specialized nature of the cooperation or existing established relationships. The awarded status confirms that the formal process has concluded.

This is a services contract in the security and defense, transport and logistics and trade and industry sectors. Located in Guatemala, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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