Notice ID: 6ac494b994904d058ea30dc7e8e70e99Solicitation
The U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg is requesting quotes for the services of a Portuguese Language Media Consultant
Archived on July 29, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg is requesting quotes for the services of a Portuguese Language Media Consultant.
Quotations:
Quotes to be based on 12 x months (1 Year) service
Firm fixed pricing is to be quoted.
Quotes to be completed on the company letterhead, indicating the company’s address, contact details and name and email of the contact person.
No alterations or pricing changes will be accepted after the Quotation deadline.
The quote reference number: PR15919129 – Portuguese Language Media Consultant
Quotations must be submitted by no later than close of business 14 July 2026
Submissions must be made prior to this date and time and must be sent electronically to: Pretoria_Contracting_Office-dl@state.gov
The U.S. Government intend to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price.
We intend to award a contract on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
U.S. Embassy Payment terms:
- Note that NO DEPOSIT payments will be authorized.
- The Embassy issues only fixed priced contracts: therefore, you must confirm that your prices will remain fixed. The US Embassy will make no provision for fluctuations in price or exchange rates after the order has been placed. If your price is dependent on these fluctuations, you MUST make provision for possible increases in your quoted price.
- EFT – Payment will be made within 30 calendar days after delivery of services AND receipt of invoice, whichever is later.
Kindly be advised that as a Diplomatic Mission we represent the U.S. Government and are unable to sign any legal documents, including credit applications and T’s & C’s. By submitting a quote, you waiver any such requirement.
The following documents are attached and need to be signed when submitting your quotations:
- The SCOPE OF WORK.
- US Government Clauses
- If you wish to quote for this opportunity, kindly please be advised that you will need to register on SAM.gov and provide proof that you are in the process of registering or that you already have registered with SAM. Instructions for the registration process is attached.
The successful offeror will be required to:
- Must be registered on the SAM website (www.sam.gov), proof of starting the process which will include the SAM UEI number must be submitted with your quote.
IMPORTANT: If you have not done business with the U.S Embassy and are not SAM registered please start the process as soon as possible.
- Must comply with the US Clauses (attached) signed document to be submitted with the quotes. South African Terms and Conditions do not apply; by submitting a quote, you accept the U.S. Embassy’s Terms and Conditions.
Solicitation provision 52.240-90 in incorporated by reference. “By submission of its offer, the offeror represents” compliance
Overview
Agency:
Department of State
Office:US EMBASSY PRETORIA
Posted:June 24, 2026
NAICS:541930: Translation and Interpretation Services
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:R608: SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Solicitation
Place of Performance:Johannesburg, Gauteng
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The U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg is requesting quotes for the services of a Portuguese Language Media Consultant
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
PR15919129
Archive Date
Jul 29, 2026
Place of Performance Country
SOUTH AFRICA
Office Address
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520