Consulting Services
ID: PR12882036Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3ec752e427ea40449cf9722d36fbecd1/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, is seeking qualified consultants to provide comprehensive monitoring and reporting on the political and economic dynamics of Ecuador during an election year. The primary objective is to analyze and report on key issues related to democracy, human rights, and the regulatory environment, with deliverables including daily press digests and weekly updates on human rights, legislation, and judicial proceedings, all intended for internal use only. This twelve-month contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror, emphasizing the importance of relevant past performance and qualifications, with proposals due by 5:00 p.m. local time on September 19, 2024. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Deryl Van Coblijn at QuitoProcurement@state.gov.

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    Jose Balseca
    59323985284
    59323985283
    BalsecaJJ@state.gov
    Deryl van Coblijn
    59323985106
    VanCoblijnDS@state.gov
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    The U.S. Embassy in Ecuador is seeking experienced consultants to monitor and report on the country's political and economic dynamics during an election year, focusing on democracy, human rights, and regulatory environments. The consultant will cover the National Assembly's committees, track legislation, and report on human rights issues, electoral processes, and judicial activities involving government officials. Deliverables include daily press digests, weekly human rights updates, legislation reports, and summaries of judicial proceedings, which will be used solely for internal purposes. The contract, lasting twelve months and compensated on a fixed-price basis, requires at least four years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and fluency in English and Spanish. The embassy aims to select the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror without extensive discussions, emphasizing the need for past performance references showcasing relevant political analysis experience.
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