Media Monitoring Services for U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany
ID: 19GE5024R0027Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURTWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/57f3374f691c491cb28b66b3685508ac/view
Timeline
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    Posted Feb 6, 2024, 10:45 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 8, 2024, 9:28 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Mar 18, 2024, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The State Department of the United States is seeking media monitoring services for the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Germany. These services are typically used to monitor and analyze media coverage, including news articles, social media posts, and broadcast segments, related to the embassy and its activities. The purpose is to gather information and insights about public perception, sentiment, and trends in order to inform decision-making and communication strategies. Interested parties can find more details in the attached Combined Synopsis and Solicitation document. The primary contact for this procurement is Sarah Pfannkuche, who can be reached at Pfannkuches@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Sarah Pfannkuche
Pfannkuches@state.gov
Files
Title
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19GE5024R0027.pdf
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
Amendment 0001.pdf
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
Amendment 0002.pdf
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
Attachment 1 - Media Outlets to Monitor.pdf
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
Attachment 2 - Samples for Morning Press Summary.pdf
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
Attachment 3 - Form W-14.pdf
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
Attachment 4 - Instructions to Complete Form W-14.pdf
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
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Media Monitoring Services for U.S. Embassy Berlin, Germany
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