Presolicitation Notice 19GE5025R0090.pdf

May 16, 2025

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation No. 19GE5025R0090

The Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) Frankfurt hereby provides the following Pre-

Solicitation Notice in respect of the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

German Language Training Services

U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, Germany

The solicitation may result in award of a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract in the third quarter of the year 2025. It is anticipated that the contract will be of a base period of one (1) year with four (4) option years.

The scope of work requires the successful contractor to provide personnel, equipment, and all necessary resources for provision of German language training services. The contractor shall provide structured instruction across a broad proficiency range, from elementary to general professional proficiency, focusing on speaking, listening, and reading skills. Instruction will include job-relevant vocabulary and content contextualized for Germany, using current events and professionally relevant materials. Language instruction shall prepare learners for FSI proficiency testing and support mission readiness and engagement with host-country stakeholders.

The contract covers a one-year base period starting from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with four (4) one-year option periods. The performance period is set to commence on September

28, 2025.

The solicitation package is anticipated to be issued in June 2025 on SAM.gov with solicitation number 19GE5025R0090.

The Contract Specialist for the administration of this contract is Ms. Patticha Gruenbeck, email:

GruenbeckP@state.gov.

REGIONAL PROCUREMENT SUPPORT OFFICE

Giessener Strasse 30

60435 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Tel.: +49 (69) 7535 3345

E-Mail: GruenbeckP@state.gov mailto:GruenbeckP@state.gov mailto:GruenbeckP@state.gov

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PROSPECTIVE OFFEROR’S CERTIFICATION:

By submitting proposal for this project, you are acknowledging that your company is able to reach compliance with the following requirement, which is included in the solicitation document:

➢ DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73, Authorization and Performance, your organization must possess the necessary authorization to operate and conduct business in the country where contract performance will occur. This includes, but is not limited to, registration as a legal business entity within the country of performance.

As part of your proposal submission, you are required to provide the following:

a. A detailed explanation of the steps your organization has taken to research and identify the requirements for obtaining authorization to operate in the country of performance, including efforts toward securing in-country business registration;

b. A summary of your findings, including a description of the specific actions your organization must undertake to obtain any necessary licensing, permits, or approvals; and

c. An estimated timeline for obtaining the required authorizations and registrations.

Your submission must demonstrate your organization’s clear ability to perform work in the country of performance. If entry or work visas are required for your personnel, those requirements shall be addressed, and a plan shall be included describing how any associated risks or delays will be mitigated.

Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. The registration must be in active status. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at the help tab of www.sam.gov, and the Federal

Service Desk: www.fsd.gov. The FSD is a free technical support service desk for user assistance.

Solicitation and award will be subject to laws and regulations of the United States of America. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government

Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements (WTO GPA). This requirement is being competitively processed through full and open competition procedures, and fulfillment is carried out utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

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