Amendment to Media monitoring services for American Embassy Damascus Syria 19RC1125Q0004

The U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for media monitoring services for the American Embassy in Damascus, Syria, with proposals due by September 9, 2025. Offerors must meet specific submission requirements, including registration in the SAM database, and will be evaluated based on price, with the option to reject unreasonably priced proposals. Any inquiries regarding the RFQ should be directed to the embassy's procurement email by August 30, 2025.

This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 19RC1125Q0004 is for Syria Media Monitoring and Analysis services for the U.S. Government, issued by the American Embassy Amman – Jordan. The contract, a firm fixed-price purchase order for one year, requires daily monitoring reports and social media analysis related to Syria from local, regional, and international sources, delivered in English by 7:00 AM Syria local time, five days a week. The reports must include key developments, trends, sentiment analysis, and links to original sources, adhering to U.S. Government standards for accuracy and terminology. Key contractor qualifications include proficiency in Arabic and English, and experience in Middle East media analysis. The document details contract clauses, solicitation provisions, evaluation factors, and representations and certifications, including specific FAR and DOSAR clauses. Payment terms involve monthly invoices and electronic funds transfer within 30 days. The RFQ also specifies minimum and maximum order limitations for services.

Amendment A001 to Solicitation No. 19RC1125Q0004, effective August 26, 2025, extends the offer submittal deadline to September 9, 2025. This amendment incorporates an updated Statement of Work, revises Section 3 (Solicitation Provisions), and adds a requirement for DBA insurance. The original solicitation date was August 25, 2025. This document, issued by the General Services Office at the American Embassy Amman, requires contractors to acknowledge receipt and sign the amendment, returning one copy to the issuing office. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 19RC1125Q0004 outlines a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Media Monitoring and Analysis, Summarization, and Dissemination of News and Reports to the American Embassy Mission in the Republic of Syria. The contract is for a one-year period, with a guaranteed minimum order of $1,000.00 USD and a maximum of $80,000.00 USD per year. The contractor must provide daily reports covering Syrian, regional Arabic, and international press, as well as social media monitoring and analysis. Special analytical reports may also be requested. Deliverables must be in English, meet specific deadlines, and adhere to quality standards. The RFQ includes detailed contract clauses, FAR and DOSAR provisions, and evaluation factors. Invoicing procedures specify monthly submissions to rsu-invoices@state.gov, with payments made via Electronic Funds Transfer within 30 days. The U.S. Embassy is exempt from VAT. The document outlines the required qualifications, including proficiency in Arabic and English, and experience in Middle East media analysis.

The U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19RC1125Q0004 for Media Monitoring Services for the American Embassy in Damascus, Syria. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible company offering the lowest acceptable price, with proposals due by September 9, 2025, at 16:00 Amman local time. Submissions must be electronic, in English, and quoted in USD, with a maximum file size of 30MB. Required documents include SF-1449, Section I Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, additional information from Section 3, and proof of SAM registration. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov prior to submission. Questions are due by August 30, 2025, and should be sent to rsu-amman-procurement@state.gov.