1 Year Subscription to Global Maritime & World News (for 5 users/subscribers) for FPD
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy Jakarta is soliciting quotations for a 1-Year Subscription to Global Maritime & World News for five users within its Foreign Policy Division (FPD). This Firm Fixed-Price contract aims to enhance global intelligence and analysis capabilities. Quotations are due March 18, 2026, at 10:00.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two integrated services:
- Global Maritime Information Service: Access to comprehensive global maritime intelligence from over 500 vetted sources, covering issues, incidents, news, events, and trends across all global maritime regions. Features include incident tracking, analytical dashboards, interactive tools, and integration with linked maritime platforms (shipping routes, vessel identification, port info, weather).
- World News Information Service: Access to global news from over 500 vetted sources across 168+ countries, providing regional and global context for developments impacting U.S. Embassy/Department of War operations in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific. Features include timely situational awareness, vetted information, and alerts.
Both services must seamlessly integrate with the Embassy's existing Indonesia-focused digital platform, sharing security protocols, alert systems, user interfaces, mobile/desktop support, multilingual capabilities, geospatial visualization, data analytics, and AI capabilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia
- Quotations Due: March 18, 2026, at 10:00
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Eligibility: Bidders must operate in Indonesia, have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Indonesia, and demonstrate prior experience providing this service in Indonesia.
- Set-Aside: No formal set-aside is designated.
- SAM Registration: For procurements over $30,000, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to complete SAM registration prior to proposal submission.
- Submission: Email quotations to yoriany@state.gov. Proposals must meet specifications without exceeding them.
Additional Notes
Vendors must accept a Purchase Order (PO) from the U.S. Embassy Jakarta; vendor's own contract terms will not be accepted. Payment will be made via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) within 30 days after delivery and invoice receipt.