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Texas Influencer Familiarization Tour – Travel Logistics and Program Support Services

Awarded

19SN1026R0021Federal

Submission Closed09/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 561520

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Embassy Singapore is soliciting proposals for solicitation 19SN1026R0021 to provide comprehensive travel logistics and program support for an influencer travel program in Texas from October 3 through October 11, 2026. This small business set-aside initiative supports U.S. public diplomacy for the 250th anniversary of the United States, focusing on showcasing Texas culture, food, Western heritage, and space exploration to Singaporean audiences. The contractor will manage itinerary planning, ground transportation, remote logistical coordination, and reporting for a group of seven travelers, consisting of five Singapore-based social media influencers and two Government escorts. A key requirement includes coordinating a NASA tram tour and the historic Mission Control Center. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror who is determined technically acceptable and provides the lowest total evaluated price. Proposals must be submitted via the Unison Global Marketplace, with a final deadline of 5:00 p.m. EDT on September 16, 2026, as extended by Amendment 0001. Submissions are divided into two volumes: Volume I for price and administrative requirements, including a signed SF-1449 and insurance acknowledgment, and Volume II for the technical proposal. Technical evaluation focuses on the preliminary itinerary, management approach, and relevant experience, requiring one to three examples of similar projects performed within the last five years. Payment will be processed via electronic funds transfer through the System for Award Management.

General Info

US Embassy Singapore seeks small business for Texas influencer travel program logistics support.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Singapore

Contract Value

$15,006.04

NAICS

561520 - Tour Operators

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

LABUSA TRAVEL LLC

Award Issued Date

09/24/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

19SN1026R0021 Amendment 0001

amendment

High

RFP No. 19SN1026R0021 - Influencer Travel Program in Texas

rfp

High

19SN1026R0021 Consolidated Questions and Answers

q-and-a

Low

19SN1026R0021 Texas Influencer Tour Solicitation

other

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 8

Solicitation

Notice updatedSep 11

Response deadline changed from Sep 14, 2026 to Sep 16, 2026. The notice description changed.

AwardedSep 24

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Singapore

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Singapore

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Contacts

Kevin M. Phillips

contact@example.gov

Meenachi Palanisamy

contact@example.gov

Full Description

UPDATE – AMENDMENT 0001 – SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

Amendment 0001 and the Consolidated Questions and Answers are attached to this notice. Amendment 0001 revises the Relevant Experience submission and evaluation requirements and extends the proposal submission deadline to 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Offerors must acknowledge Amendment 0001 with their proposals. All proposals and prices must be submitted through Unison Global Marketplace. Proposals submitted through SAM.gov or by email will not be accepted.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

ORIGINAL SOLICITATION NOTICE – POSTED SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

The U.S. Embassy Singapore is issuing the enclosed Request for Proposals for itinerary planning, admissions and reservations, scheduled ground transportation, remote logistical coordination, contingency support, and reporting for an influencer travel program in Texas.

The program will include five Singapore-based social media influencers accompanied by two Government escorts, for a total of seven travelers. Tour activities will take place from October 3 through October 11, 2026.

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation, is determined technically acceptable, and provides the lowest total evaluated price.

Offerors shall submit all prices and proposal documents through Unison Global Marketplace in accordance with Section 3 of the solicitation. Prices shall be entered directly into the corresponding Unison Marketplace CLIN fields. Offerors shall not submit a separate pricing table.

The proposal shall include:

Volume I – Price and Administrative Submission

1.   Completed and signed SF-1449.
2.   Prices for CLINs 0001 through 0005 entered in Unison Global Marketplace.
3.   Supporting price breakdown for admissions and prepaid activities under CLIN 0002.
4.   Price assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, exceptions, or dependencies, if any.
5.   Required representations and certifications.
6.   Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE or NCAGE code, as applicable.
7.   Written acknowledgment of the insurance requirements.

Volume II – Technical Proposal

1.   Preliminary itinerary and performance approach.
2.   Management and contingency approach.
3.   Relevant experience.

Volume II shall not contain prices or other price information.

Questions shall be submitted through the Unison Global Marketplace “Questions & Responses” function no later than September 10, 2026. Material responses will be posted through Unison Global Marketplace.

Proposals are due through Unison Global Marketplace no later than 5:00 p.m. U.S time (EDT) on Monday, September 14, 2026. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that all prices and required documents are received through the platform before the submission deadline. Late proposals will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.

Proposals must be submitted in English. Uploaded proposal documents shall be complete, readable, and in searchable PDF format.

Unless an applicable exception applies, the Offeror must be registered and active in the System for Award Management when submitting its proposal and at the time of award. The successful Offeror must maintain its registration throughout contract performance and through final payment.

The proposal shall remain valid for at least 60 calendar days from the proposal submission deadline.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. Offerors should submit their best technical and price proposals in their initial submissions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that discussions are necessary.

Failure to submit a complete proposal or comply with a mandatory solicitation requirement may result in the proposal being determined unacceptable.