Legal Services, Tokyo, Japan
ID: 19GE5025R0018Type: Presolicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURTWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Offices of Lawyers (541110)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL (R418)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5e313e6c6cf8441fa0d8097acfb78636/view
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    The Department of State is planning to award a sole source contract for legal support services to the law firm of Nishimura & Asahi in Tokyo, Japan. This contract will facilitate the ongoing legal assistance required for the U.S. State Department's real estate acquisition efforts in Tokyo, ensuring continuity in the legal transactions already in progress. The decision to proceed with Nishimura & Asahi is based on the determination that they are the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements without disruption. Interested parties may submit capability statements by January 2, 2025, to David Machen at machendd@state.gov, although this is not a request for competitive proposals.

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