Diplomatic Security RFI - Education Verification Support Services
ID: 19AQMM25N0099Type: Sources Sought
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Educational Support Services (611710)

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https://sam.gov/opp/596eb2debc7342e490a68e07ea48f6af/view
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    The U.S. Department of State is seeking information from qualified vendors for Education Verification Support Services as part of a Sources Sought notice. The primary objective is to perform comprehensive education record checks to confirm academic qualifications, including degrees obtained, institutions attended, and dates of attendance, while ensuring the safeguarding of Personal Identifying Information (PII) through secure transmission methods. This service is crucial for maintaining the integrity of personnel qualifications within the department. Interested parties should direct their inquiries to Kenneth R. Waddell at WaddellKR@state.gov or Brian Schott at Schottbc@state.gov, with responses being used for market research purposes only and not constituting a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenneth R. Waddell
    (240) 210-3734
    WaddellKR@state.gov
    Brian Schott
    (202) 769-9479
    Schottbc@state.gov
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