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Language Instructor Services for U.S. Embassy, Islamabad

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19PK3326Q7081Federal

Submission Closed09/28/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad requires a contractor to provide Urdu and English language instructor services to support staff in their professional interactions with the Urdu-speaking public and English-speaking colleagues. This is a firm fixed-price contract consisting of a base year and four option years, with performance taking place at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. The scope of work includes providing instruction at survival, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as all necessary teaching aids and training materials. The government intends to award the contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror. Evaluation criteria include price, technical compliance, past performance, and the ability of the Project Manager to demonstrate at least three years of experience in international language training. Instructors within the competitive range may also be required to deliver a sample lesson as a determining factor for final selection. A critical condition of award is the successful completion of a rigorous vetting process to mitigate national security risks and ensure funds do not benefit terrorist organizations. Offerors and their subcontractors must provide required risk analysis information via DS Form 4184. All instructors are required to sign a Department-approved Non-Disclosure Agreement and must undergo security clearance processing before performing unescorted work on the compound. The contract also incorporates various federal regulations, including requirements for Defense Base Act workers' compensation insurance, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and prohibitions regarding certain telecommunications and software. Proposals must be submitted electronically in English via email by the September 28, 2026, deadline, organized into separate volumes for pricing and technical information.

General Info

U.S. Embassy Islamabad seeks Urdu and English instructors via a fixed-price contract.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Islamabad

NAICS

611630 - Language Schools

Place of Performance

Islamabad, PK-IS, 44000, PAK

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFQ 19PK3326Q7081 - Language Instructor Services

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High

19PK3326Q7081 - Language Instructor Services Q&A

q-and-a

Low

DS-4184 Risk Analysis Information Form

other

Low

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 11

Presolicitation

Type ChangedAug 28

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Notice updatedSep 16

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineSep 28

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/28/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Islamabad

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Islamabad

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Jimmy Don Canada

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Khurram Shahzad Contracts Specialist

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Full Description

U.S. Embassy, Islamabad requires a contractor to provide Urdu and English Language instructors to support staff who interact with the Urdu-Speaking public and English-speaking colleagues. It will be a Firm Fixed Priced Contract for base plus four option years

Contractor Vetting as a Condition of Award (MAR 2023)

Offerors are advised that successful passing of vetting to evaluate the risk that funds may benefit terrorist organizations or their members or supporters, or individuals/entities deemed to be a risk to national security, is a condition of award. Offerors may be asked to submit information required by DS Form 4184, Risk Analysis Information (attached to this solicitation) about their company and its key personnel. Vetting information is also required for all subcontract performance on contracts identified by the Department as requiring such vetting. When vetting information is requested, information may be submitted on the secure web portal. Questions regarding the form may be emailed to RAM@state.gov. Failure to submit information when requested, or failure to pass vetting, may be grounds for rejecting a proposal or for rejecting a proposed subcontractor at any tier.

Contractors shall advise the Contracting Officer of any changes in personnel listed in the DS Form 4184 and shall provide vetting information on new individuals. Contractors shall also advise the Contracting Officer of any changes to the vetting information of existing personnel listed in the DS Form 4184. The government reserves the right to vet these personnel changes and to terminate contracts for convenience based on vetting results. The government also reserves the right to vet all personnel listed in the DS Form 4184 on an annual basis and to terminate contracts for convenience based on vetting results.