America 250 Program Coordinator Services
ID: 19JA8026Q0009Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9dc7fddc767441cc89a3411b755df09a/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, is seeking a qualified firm to provide America 250 Program Coordinator Services as part of a Request for Quotations (RFQ Number 19JA8026Q0009). The selected contractor will be responsible for planning, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and on-site event support for events commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence in 2026, requiring an American citizen with experience in large-scale event coordination and familiarity with U.S. government processes. This firm-fixed-price contract will be awarded based on the lowest acceptable price, with a performance period extending from the award date through January 31, 2027, primarily at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and involving travel throughout Japan. Interested parties must submit their quotations electronically to Masao Chuma at ChumaMX@state.gov by January 8, 2026, with questions due by December 12, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher G. Staff
    81332245616
    81332245179
    StaffCG@state.gov
    Masao Chuma
    81332245752
    81332245179
    ChumaMX@state.gov
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    19JA8026Q0009 RFQ - Cover Letter.pdf
    The U.S. Mission Japan is seeking a qualified firm to provide a full-time America 250 Program Coordinator through an RFQ (Number 19JA8026Q0009). The coordinator will support planning, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and on-site event support for events commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence in 2026. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award based on the lowest acceptable price. Key dates include a deadline for questions by December 12, 2025, and quotation submissions by January 8, 2026. The selected contractor must provide an American citizen with specific experience in large-scale event coordination and U.S. government processes. The period of performance is from the award date through January 31, 2027, with performance primarily at the U.S. Embassy Tokyo and required travel throughout Japan.
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