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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of State was posted on June 2, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Media Monitoring Services U.S. Embassy, Islamabad

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19PK3325R7035Federal

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The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive media monitoring services. The contractor will be responsible for daily monitoring of Pakistani television news, newspapers, designated YouTube channels, and social media content that is relevant to or may impact the interests of the U.S. Government. This service is required every day of the year, ensuring ongoing access to timely media intelligence. The contract offers a base year, with the potential for four additional one-year option periods, each exercise at the discretion of the government. The agreement will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis and may be finalized on the initial proposal without further discussion. Prospective offerors are encouraged to submit their electronic proposals by June 5, 2025, ensuring each email submission does not exceed 30MB. A virtual pre-proposal conference can be arranged if requested, scheduled for May 16, 2025. This opportunity is governed by the clause regarding Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements and is classified under NAICS code 5418. The place of performance is Islamabad, Pakistan, and further details are available on the official U.S. government procurement portal. For queries or further information, points of contact include Jimmy Don Canada and Khurram Shahzad at the embassy.

General Info

U.S. Embassy Islamabad seeks contractors for daily media monitoring, fixed-price, base year plus four options.

Agency

Department Of State → ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

NAICS

5418 - Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services

Place of Performance

Islamabad, PK-IS, 44000, PAK

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19PK33-25-R-7035 Daily Media Monitoring Services

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19PK33-25-R-7035 Media Monitoring Services - Pre-Proposal Conference Minutes

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Media Monitoring Services Pre-Solicitation Notice - U.S. Embassy Islamabad

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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
Jimmy Don Canada
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Khurram Shahzad Contracts Specialist
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Full Description

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This solicitation is for Media Monitoring Services.  U.S. Embassy Islamabad requires the services of a contractor to monitor Pakistani television news broadcasts, newspapers, specified YouTube Channels, and social media on a daily basis (365 days a year) for information relating to, or of interest to, the U.S. Government on all of the channels/newspapers and in social media.


The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with four one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered.


The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be Firm Fixed Price.


The Government is planning a pre-proposal conference-virtual (if requested by the offerors) on May 16, 2025


This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)


Electronic Submission/Responses:


This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 30MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.

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