Surveys of Public Opinion
ID: PR12608250Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY PODGORICAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: MARKET RESEARCH/PUBLIC OPINION (R422)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8381024a8819422bb1638f5be64d0398/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro, is preparing to issue a solicitation for public opinion surveys under pre-solicitation number PR12608250. The surveys aim to assess public awareness of corruption, evaluate the perceived quality of work of targeted institutions, and gauge security awareness among personnel of these institutions. These insights are crucial for understanding public sentiment and institutional effectiveness in Montenegro. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to proposal submission to ensure responsiveness, and they can reach out to Contracting Officer Marisa MacIsaac or Procurement Agent Jelena Kaludjerovic for further information. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov when available, and the opportunity remains active until November 6, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marisa MacIsaac
    38220410500
    38220241358
    PodgoricaSolicitations@state.gov
    Jelena Kaludjerovic
    38220410500
    38220241358
    PodgoricaSolicitations@state.gov
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    Pre-Solicitation PR12608250.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Montenegro is preparing to issue a solicitation for public opinion surveys under the pre-solicitation number PR12608250. The required surveys aim to gauge public awareness of corruption, assess the perceived quality of work of targeted institutions, and determine the security awareness levels among personnel of these institutions. This pre-solicitation indicates that the solicitation is not yet available for offer submission and will be posted on the SAM.gov website when ready. Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting proposals to avoid non-responsiveness. The primary contact for this procurement is Contracting Officer Marisa MacIsaac, with additional support from Procurement Agent Jelena Kaludjerovic. The contract will be fulfilled at the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro, and the solicitation remains active until November 6, 2024. The document highlights compliance requirements and provides relevant contact information for interested parties.
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