Acquisition of Event Planning and Production Services in Support of Senior High Level USG VIP Visit
ID: 19GH1023D0010Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF EMBASSY ACCRAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (W099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/54a9c81ec64f45bea4e6dc0ec2687e24/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of State is seeking qualified vendors to provide event planning and production services in support of a senior high-level visit by U.S. Government VIPs in Accra, Ghana. The procurement aims to ensure a seamless and professional execution of the event, which is critical for diplomatic engagements and fostering international relations. Interested parties can reach out to the primary contact, Jeffrey S. Larue, at LarueJS@state.gov or by phone at 2330302741332, or the secondary contact, Samuel K. Appiah, at AppiahSK@state.gov or 2330302741042, for further details regarding the opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeffrey S Larue
    2330302741332
    LarueJS@state.gov
    Samuel K Appiah
    2330302741042
    AppiahSK@state.gov
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