The U.S. Department of State is preparing to solicit bids for the preventive maintenance of the consular sound system at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines. This contract will encompass a base year of service, with the potential for three additional one-year options and one six-month option, contingent upon government needs. The maintenance of the sound system is crucial for ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency within the embassy. Interested contractors should note that the solicitation is expected to be issued around the third week of January, and all proposals must be submitted electronically to ManilaContracting@state.gov, adhering to specific formatting requirements. For further inquiries, contact Michael Warren or Bernadette B. Legayada at the embassy.