German Language Training Services

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive German language training services for the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt. The solicitation requires the successful vendor to deliver structured German language instruction across proficiency levels, ranging from elementary to general professional, with a primary focus on speaking, listening, and reading skills. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to operate legally in Germany, including obtaining necessary business registrations and licenses, and must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The training must incorporate job-relevant vocabulary, current events, and professionally relevant materials, with the ultimate objective of preparing learners for Foreign Service Institute (FSI) proficiency testing and supporting mission readiness. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that the full solicitation (No. 19GE5025R0090) will be issued on SAM.gov in June 2025, with responses due by May 30, 2025.

The contract is not designated with any specific set-aside and will be a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The performance period is scheduled to commence on September 28, 2025, and will consist of a one-year base period followed by four potential one-year option periods. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will cover comprehensive language training services for the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt. The procurement falls under NAICS category 611630 (Language Schools) and PSC category U005 (Education/Training- Tuition/Registration/Membership Fees). Prospective contractors must comply with DOSAR 652.242-73 Authorization and Performance guidelines and be prepared to provide a full range of instructional resources, including personnel, equipment, and instructional materials necessary to meet the government's language training requirements.