Sources Sought - Visa Support Services 4.0
ID: 19AQMM24R0204Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

PSC

OPERATION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS (M1AZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/29a344fb44c74310bee1512582e6a5d0/view
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    Sources Sought - Visa Support Services 4.0

    The State Department is seeking sources for Visa Support Services 4.0. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals, but rather a market research effort to identify businesses capable of supporting the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs. The Visa Support Services 4.0 requirement aims to understand available service sources for visa processing. Interested parties should refer to the attached document for a detailed description of the requirement and instructions on how to respond.

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    Kathleen Mejia
    mejiakj@state.gov
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