Guatemala - Media Campaign Services 2026-2027

The U.S. Embassy Guatemala City is soliciting media campaign services for the period of 2026–2027 under solicitation number 19GT5026Q0049, issued on July 14, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026. The contract, classified as an unrestricted commercial services solicitation under NAICS code 541613, requires vendors to design and implement a comprehensive media campaign consisting of monthly deliverables including ten radio spots, ten Tuk Tuk advertising placements, cross-street banners, digital advertising screens, SMS messages, social media ads, newspaper ads, printed materials, a one-time jingle production, and two market studies. Performance is to occur entirely in Guatemala, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the American Embassy in Guatemala City, and all work must comply with local laws, licensing requirements, and the Department of State’s Authorization and Performance clause. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a one-year duration, and the award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where technical proposals must meet at least an Acceptable rating based on local market knowledge, past performance, creativity, innovation in distribution, and market impact evaluation; only then will price be assessed for reasonableness. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with a wide array of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including prohibitions on using hardware, software, or services from Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, or other covered foreign entities; adherence to supply chain security requirements; whistleblower protections; and labor standards such as minimum wage obligations under Executive Order 14026 and paid sick leave under EO 13706. Offerors must hold a current Unique Entity ID, be registered in SAM, and certify their small business status, though no set-aside applies. Contractors are required to submit proposals in PDF format not exceeding 30MB per file, via email, and must include completed SF-1449 forms, a technical proposal, pricing spreadsheet, and all representations and certifications as outlined in Section 5. Payment will be made exclusively via Electronic Funds Transfer to the contractor’s address on file, with invoicing subject to Guatemala’s electronic tax compliance requirements, known as “Consultar DTE.” The embassy will not furnish property, and no packaging, marking, or preservation standards are specified due to the digital and service nature of the deliverables. Contractors must also carry