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Presolicitation

Language Instructor Services for U.S. Embassy, Islamabad

Federal Presolicitation from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF for PK-IS. Review the official description, buyer contacts, NAICS/PSC, set-aside, dates and source links.

Solicitation19PK3326Q7081
Notice typePresolicitation
PostedAugust 11, 2026
Response deadlineSeptember 25, 2026
Place of performanceIslamabad, PK-IS, 44000, PAK
ClassificationNAICS 611630 · PSC U099
Set-asideUnrestricted

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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U.S. Embassy Islamabad requires a contractor to provide Urdu and English language instructors to support staff who interact with the Urdu-speaking public and English-speaking colleagues. It will be a Firm Fixed priced contract for base plus four option years. Contractor Vetting After Award (MAR 2023) (U) Contractors shall advise the Contracting Officer of any changes in personnel listed in the DS Form 4184 and shall provide vetting information on new individuals. Contractors shall also advise the Contracting Officer of any changes to the vetting information of existing personnel listed in the DS Form 4184. The government reserves the right to vet these personnel changes and to terminate contracts for convenience based on vetting results. The government also reserves the right to vet all personnel listed in the DS Form 4184 on an annual basis and to terminate contracts for convenience based on vetting results.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencySTATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tierSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Contracting officeU.S. EMBASSY ISLAMABAD
Office addressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Public points of contact

SecondaryKhurram Shahzad, Contracts SpecialistShahzadK2@state.gov92512015464

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