The U. S. Consulate in Johannesburg is requesting quotes for the services of a Portuguese Language Media Consultant
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR15919129
- Agency
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US Embassy Pretoria
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 54193 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Place of performance
- Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Pretoria seeks quotes for a Portuguese Language Media Consultant to support the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg, with quotations due by close of business July 14, 2026. The procurement carries no set-aside.
Place of performance is Johannesburg, South Africa, with remote work coordination through Africa and Miami Hubs and occasional invitational travel to Lusophone countries (Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé & Príncipe) subject to prior approval. The contract term is one year, from September 29, 2026 to September 28, 2027.
The scope requires media relations services including targeted media strategy development, press contact database maintenance across five Lusophone African countries, facilitation of at least one media interview monthly and ten interviews at major international events, and logistical coordination for Foreign Service Officer travel and media training. The consultant must create at least 75 social media posts weekly in Continental Portuguese, produce one video monthly and three infographics annually, monitor and analyze narratives from Lusophone African media outlets with weekly summaries, and provide English-to-Portuguese translations of at least 75 social media posts weekly. All work tools, equipment, and connectivity are the contractor's responsibility. All content created becomes U.S. Government property.
Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead with firm fixed pricing; no alterations or pricing changes are accepted after the deadline. The U.S. Government intends to award to the responsible company submitting the lowest acceptable quotation on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range if necessary. Payment is firm fixed with no deposit; the Embassy will not sign third-party legal documents or terms and conditions. Payment occurs within 30 calendar days after service delivery and invoice receipt, whichever is later. The NAICS code is 54193, Translation and Interpretation Services; PSC is R608.
Notice text
The U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg is requesting quotes for the services of a Portuguese Language Media Consultant.
Quotations:
Quotes to be based on 12 x months (1 Year) service
Firm fixed pricing is to be quoted.
Quotes to be completed on the company letterhead, indicating the company’s address, contact details and name and email of the contact person.
No alterations or pricing changes will be accepted after the Quotation deadline.
The quote reference number: PR15919129 – Portuguese Language Media Consultant
Quotations must be submitted by no later than close of business 14 July 2026
Submissions must be made prior to this date and time and must be sent electronically to: Pretoria_Contracting_Office-dl@state.gov
The U.S. Government intend to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price.
We intend to award a contract 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.
U.S. Embassy Payment terms:
- Note that NO DEPOSIT payments will be authorized.
- The Embassy issues only fixed priced contracts: therefore, you must confirm that your prices will remain fixed. The US Embassy will make no provision for fluctuations in price or exchange rates after the order has been placed. If your price is dependent on these fluctuations, you MUST make provision for possible increases in your quoted price.
- EFT – Payment will be made within 30 calendar days after delivery of services AND receipt of invoice, whichever is later.
Kindly be advised that as a Diplomatic Mission we represent the U.S. Government and are unable to sign any legal documents, including credit applications and T’s & C’s. By submitting a quote, you waiver any such requirement.
The following documents are attached and need to be signed when submitting your quotations:
- The SCOPE OF WORK.
- US Government Clauses
- If you wish to quote for this opportunity, kindly please be advised that you will need to register on SAM.gov and provide proof that you are in the process of registering or that you already have registered with SAM. Instructions for the registration process is attached.
The successful offeror will be required to:
- Must be registered on the SAM website (www.sam.gov), proof of starting the process which will include the SAM UEI number must be submitted with your quote.
IMPORTANT: If you have not done business with the U.S Embassy and are not SAM registered please start the process as soon as possible.
- Must comply with the US Clauses (attached) signed document to be submitted with the quotes. South African Terms and Conditions do not apply; by submitting a quote, you accept the U.S. Embassy’s Terms and Conditions.
Solicitation provision 52.240-90 in incorporated by reference. “By submission of its offer, the offeror represents” compliance
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