301-26-066 Marketing Consulting Services in Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a single consultant through competitive negotiation to support marketing and promotional efforts for Virginia-produced products in Southeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific region. The selected offeror will be responsible for executing on-the-ground strategies to increase visibility, build trade relationships, and drive demand for Virginia goods across key markets including Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The consultant must be based in or regularly operate within the target region to ensure effective field engagement, cultural fluency, and timely market responsiveness. Proposals must be submitted by August 7, 2026, and the contract will be awarded following a competitive evaluation process. All work will be performed in the designated Asia Pacific markets, while the contracting agency is located in Virginia. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Catherine Bobeau via email or phone, and detailed submission guidelines are available through the provided online portal. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside classification or NAICS code, and there are no restrictions outlined regarding the size or type of business eligible to respond.