Vacancy Advertisement Publication Services - Local
ID: VacancyType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (54181)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING (R701)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f3747265e9aa4ba8bf6d8e309374ea0a/view
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    The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, under the Department of State, is seeking vendors to provide newspaper and web advertising services for job vacancies in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Vendors are required to submit price proposals based on a specified column rate for newspaper ads and a two-week publication period for web advertisements, with all prices being duty-free and VAT exempted. This procurement is crucial for effectively communicating job opportunities to potential candidates in the region, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by January 13, 2025, at 1700 hours local time, along with required documentation including past performance records and proof of SAM registration. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Yogaganesh Sundaravel at sundaravelyg@state.gov or Danujaya Muthugala at muthugaladr@state.gov.

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    Yogaganesh Sundaravel
    94112028525
    94112028753
    sundaravelyg@state.gov
    Danujaya Muthugala
    94112028816
    94112498753
    muthugaladr@state.gov
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