CoverLetter_SIZ10017R0005.pdf

Embassy of the United States of America Baghdad, Republic of lraq

September 20,2017

To: Prospective Offerors

Subject: Request for Proposals (RFP) Solicitation Number: SIZl00-17-R-0005

The U.S. Government Mission in Iraq has a requirement for Cable Satellite Television Channels Broadcasting Services at the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, the U.S. Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, the U.S. Consulate General in Basrah and the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil.

Enclosed is a Request for Proposal (RFP). If you would like to submit a proposal, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable proposal at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to me via email to BaghdadGSOProcuremen@state.gov on or before September 30,2017 no later 1700 Baghdad (-3 GMT).

Submit your proposal marked/titled "Proposal Enclosed - Solicitation Number RFP No.: SI210017R0005" to the Contracting Officer via email at BaghdadGSOProcBid@,state.eov on or before October 30,2017 no later than 1700 (-3 GMr).

All business concerns will be required to have a DUNS number and be registered in SAIWCCR through the following sites: DUNS - www.dnb.com and SAIWCCR - www.sam.gov.