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PR16079121Federal

Submission Closed08/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM EDT

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Solicitation # DOIDSAM270008

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Solicitation # 2140250

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The Foreign Press Centers under the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs are seeking logistics support services to enable their International Media Reporting Programs, which are designed to strengthen U.S. foreign policy by facilitating direct engagement with global media professionals. The scope includes comprehensive logistical, administrative, and financial assistance to ensure seamless operations for media reporting initiatives that provide international journalists with firsthand access to U.S. institutions, events, and leadership, thereby promoting global understanding and amplifying U.S. narratives abroad. The solicitation, identified as PR16079121, was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by August 12, 2026, with no set-aside provisions applying to this opportunity. It falls under NAICS code 561499 for other support services and is managed by the Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum office within the Department of State. All services are expected to be performed in Washington, D.C., with primary point of contact Frederick Washington and secondary contact Sara Wynes available for inquiries via email or phone.

General Info

Logistics support for U.S. media programs in Washington, D.C., due August 12, 2026, NAICS 561499, no set-aside.

Agency

Department Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum

NAICS

561499 - All Other Business Support Services

Place of Performance

DC, 20520, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 5

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 12

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Contacts

Frederick Washington

Sara Wynes

Full Description

The Foreign Press Centers (FPC), part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs, require logistical, administrative, and financial services to support their International Media Reporting Programs. These programs advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by engaging international media professionals, providing firsthand reporting opportunities, and amplifying U.S. leadership globally.