Media Monitoring Services U.S. Embassy, Islamabad
ID: 19PK3325R7035Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/75cb895d56174f82b0583876ad63d158/view
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    The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is seeking contractors to provide media monitoring services, which will involve tracking Pakistani television broadcasts, newspapers, specified YouTube channels, and social media for information pertinent to U.S. Government interests on a daily basis throughout the year. This procurement is crucial for maintaining awareness of media narratives that may impact U.S. interests in Pakistan. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement, with an initial base year and four optional one-year extensions, contingent upon the Government's discretion. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically, ensuring that file sizes do not exceed 30MB, and may inquire about a pre-proposal conference, with further details to be provided in the solicitation. For additional information, contractors can contact Jimmy Don Canada at Islamabad-GSO-Contracting@state.gov or Khurram Shahzad at ShahzadK2@state.gov.

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    Jimmy Don Canada
    92512015464
    92512338103
    Islamabad-GSO-Contracting@state.gov
    Khurram Shahzad, Contracts Specialist
    92512015464
    92512338103
    ShahzadK2@state.gov
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    The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan is preparing to solicit media monitoring services, needed to track Pakistani television broadcasts, newspapers, YouTube channels, and social media for information relevant to the U.S. Government on a daily basis throughout the year. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement, with an initial base year and four potential yearly extensions, depending on the Government's discretion. Interested contractors can submit offers electronically, ensuring that submissions do not exceed a file size of 30MB. A pre-proposal conference is anticipated, with its date to be specified in the solicitation. The initiative highlights the Government's focus on maintaining awareness of media narratives impacting U.S. interests in Pakistan. All submissions will be evaluated, and awards may be made based on initial proposals without further negotiation.
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