SAM #19JA8026Q0040

RFQ: Freedom 250 – Taste of America Nationwide Campaign for U.S. Embassy Tokyo

This opportunity is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the U.S. Embassy Tokyo for the Freedom 250 – Taste of America Nationwide Campaign, supporting U.S. Mission Japan public diplomacy. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Agricultural Trade Office, Procurement/Contracting Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; contractor must have local presence in Japan - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive campaign services including: - Transit advertising - Launch events - Media coordination - Digital advertising - Influencer engagement - Social media management (excluding TikTok) - Media relations - Digital content production - Production and distribution of promotional materials - Targeting 125-150 restaurants across Okinawa, Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Fukuoka - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have local presence and Japanese language capability - Strong media and influencer networks in Japan - Coordination with stakeholders and final reporting by end of performance period - U.S. contractors must be registered in SAM - Subject to FAR clause 52.229-12 (tax on certain foreign procurements) - Electronic submission of quotations - Contract Type: - Firm-fixed-price contract - Period of Performance: - From award through June 2027, with phased activities in multiple cities

Description

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the subject carrying out the Freedom 250 – Taste of America Nationwide Campaign to support the U.S. Mission Japan. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the RFQ, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the email address shown on this cover letter.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.

The U.S. Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quote at the lowest price.  The U.S. Embassy Tokyo intends to award the contract based 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.

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

All U.S. Contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quotation pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7.  Therefore, prospective quoters are required to register prior to the submittal of quotations.

It is recommended for oversea Contractors to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to an award of the contract. 

Electronic Submission/Responses: This opportunity allows for electronic responses.  Your quotation must be submitted electronically to Masao Chuma via email to ChumaMX@state.gov.  Please ensure your email with your quote does not exceed 15MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.

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