Polling services Quantitative research, nationwide
ID: 19GR1024Q0031Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN EMBASSY ATHENSWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (R405)

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https://sam.gov/opp/debcb1dafe954afaa528f7bf87c4192a/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, seeks a contractor for national opinion polling services. The main objective is to gain insights into public perceptions on various issues, including security, trade, and climate change, to inform the Embassy's future programming.

    The contractor must demonstrate a deep understanding of the local Greek environment and sociopolitical landscape. They must have prior experience providing similar polling services in Greece and should be able to furnish the necessary resources, including a dedicated project manager fluent in English. The role will involve conducting a minimum of four surveys, each polling approximately 1,000 people using Embassy-approved questions.

    The Embassy seeks a firm-fixed-price contract and will award the bid to the responsible company offering the lowest price. The contract has a potential two-year duration, with a one-year renewal option. Established Greek businesses should note that applications close on August 21, 2024, and the contract will commence within ten days of the award.

    For clarity, it's important to emphasize that the Embassy requires the contractor to have a thorough understanding of the local context and prior related experience. Additionally, the successful bidder will need to comply with various federal regulations, especially those related to privacy, security, and labor standards.

    Interested parties should contact Lorraine J. Masters or Anneza Moustaka at the American Embassy in Athens, with the contact details provided in the initial solicitation notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lorraine J. Masters
    00302106934750
    athprocurement@state.gov
    Anneza Moustaka
    00302106934750
    athprocurement@state.gov
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    19GR1024Q0031_National Polling_Quantitative Service.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, is seeking a contractor to provide national opinion polling services over a one-year period, with an option to renew for another year. The contractor will be responsible for conducting a minimum of four public opinion polls, each surveying approximately 1,000 people using a set of Embassy-approved questions. The polls will cover a range of topics, including security, investment, trade, people-to-people ties, energy cooperation, education collaboration, human rights, foreign influence, and climate change. The results of these polls will be used by the Embassy to better understand public perceptions and design future programming. The contract will be awarded based on a firm-fixed-price structure, with no adjustments for cost escalation. The total contract value is not specified, as it will depend on the quotes received. The U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate, so Value-Added Tax (VAT) will not be included in the rates or invoices. The contractor must be a well-established business based in Greece with a permanent address and phone listing. They must have a thorough understanding of the local environment, history, and sociopolitical developments to effectively analyze and filter the survey results according to local standards. Prior experience providing similar polling services in Greece is required, and international experience will also be considered. The contractor must also demonstrate the capability to provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources to fulfill the contract requirements. In addition to conducting the polls, the contractor will be responsible for assigning a project manager who is fluent in English and will remain in that role for at least the first 90 days of the contract. The contractor must also comply with various federal regulations and clauses, including those related to privacy, security, and labor standards. The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2024, and the contract is expected to begin within ten days of the award. The U.S. Government intends to award the contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price.
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