19ES6026Q0040-SanSalvador-Social Media Consulting Svcs.pdf

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Media Consulting Services issued by the U.S. Embassy San Salvador on August 20, 2026. The solicitation number is 19ES6026Q0040, with quotations due by September 10, 2026 at 10:00 am local time. The Government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price, though discussions may be held if necessary. This is a competed, commercial services acquisition for a fixed-price purchase order with performance in El Salvador.

The contractor shall provide social media consulting services for 12 months (base period) with one optional 12-month extension. Required services include: (1) monthly statistical analysis reports on U.S. Embassy Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts with quick diagnoses of potential online crises and community behavior analysis; tracking and analysis of interactions; audience analysis; two bi-annual meetings; flash reporting on key topics; and social media listening reports on platforms where the Embassy has no presence; (2) content development support including conceptual recommendations, campaign support, and posting on approved social platforms; and (3) one in-house digital strategist (high-intermediate English and fluent Spanish required, must obtain security clearance) to provide digital properties administration, respond to messages via standard procedures, and compose suggested responses. The pricing schedule requires quotations for 12 monthly units of social media consulting and content development, 12 monthly units of in-house digital strategist labor, and one lot for local worker Defense Base Act insurance. All prices must be quoted in U.S. Dollars. Quoters must submit a technical approach, key personnel information, past performance references, completed pricing schedule, SF-1449 form, Section 1 Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, and proof of SAM registration. Evaluation factors include technical approach capability, key personnel qualifications, past performance, and fair and reasonable price. VAT is not applicable due to the Embassy's tax exemption certificate.