Presolicitation for French language Program

SOL #: 19SZ3526Q0004Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
AMERICAN EMBASSY GENEVA
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Language Schools (61163)

PSC

Training/Curriculum Development (U008)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 26, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 24, 2026, 3:00 PM

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. Mission in Geneva, Switzerland, under the Department of State, has issued a Presolicitation for a French Language Program. This opportunity seeks a qualified language training provider to deliver high-quality French language courses tailored to the needs of U.S. Mission personnel. The solicitation is not yet ready but is anticipated to be released as an RFQ. Responses are expected by April 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will provide French language courses designed for U.S. Mission personnel, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced proficiency levels. The curriculum will focus on practical language skills relevant to professional and diplomatic contexts.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Anticipated Request for Quotation (RFQ), with payment structured as a fixed price per session (approximately 10 sessions per week).
  • Duration: One base year with four one-year option periods, renewable at the U.S. Government's discretion. Requirements may be subject to funding availability.
  • Set-Aside: None specified.
  • Response Due: April 24, 2026, 3:00 PM Z.
  • Published: February 26, 2026.

Additional Notes

Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) as required by FAR provision 5.207. Offerors should initiate their SAM registration prior to submitting quotations. Electronic submissions will be accepted.

People

Points of Contact

Gavin ElliottPRIMARY
Danielle SuberlucqSECONDARY

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