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Guard Gives Placemakr $292M Contract, Saves 235 Lives

7/25/2026

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The U.S. National Guard Bureau awarded Placemakr a $292 million contract for up to 2,000 units in Washington, D.C.
The deal closed in 85 days with prices about 49 % below hotel costs and 27 % below GSA rates.
By July 2026, 4,755 members from 15 states were deployed under the contract, which runs through June 2027.
Gen. Steve Nordhaus said troops saved over 235 lives and performed 530 assists.

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The U.S. National Guard Bureau awarded Placemakr a $292 million contract for up to 2,000 units in Washington, D.C.
The deal closed in 85 days with prices about 49 % below hotel costs and 27 % below GSA rates.
By July 2026, 4,755 members from 15 states were deployed under the contract, which runs through June 2027.
Gen. Steve Nordhaus said troops saved over 235 lives and performed 530 assists.