This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, IFB, or RFP, if any is issued.

Please see attached Statement of Work (SOW) for specific requirements and details.

Responding to this Sources Sought

• Responses are limited to no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced and 12 point, Time New Roman font, demonstrating its capabilities in reference to this requirement. The Government prefers that your firm submit its response in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, or a combination of both and the document must be searchable. The capability package shall be sent by email to: Contracting Officer Alexander Bring (BringAG@state.gov)
• Please identify the following about your company:
  • Name of Company, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and CAGE Code
  • Point of contact name, phone number, and email address
  • What other contract vehicle(s) would you recommend for this requirement?
  • Business Type:
    • Small Business
    • Small Disadvantaged Business
    • 8(a) – certified Small Disadvantaged Business
    • HUBZone
    • Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)
    • Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
    • Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)
    • Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
    • Other than small business
• Provide brief examples of relevant experience, within the last three (3) years, that demonstrates your company’s capabilities and business capacity to perform the requirements included in the attached Statement of Work.

Response Submission Deadline

Please provide your responses to this Source Sought by November 3, 2023. Sources Sought Submissions will be accepted as email attachments only. All responses must be sent to Alexander Bring (BringAG@state.gov), with Osaka, Japan 2025 Expo Sponsorship in the subject line.

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