Spanish Classes

SOL #: PR16069716Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
AMERICAN CONSULATE CIUDAD JUAREZ
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

CIUDAD JUAREZ, MX-CHH, Mexico

NAICS

Language Schools (61163)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jun 10, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jun 26, 2026, 11:00 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. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ), solicitation number PR16069716, for Spanish language instruction services. The objective is to provide professional instruction to U.S. Direct Hire employees and Adult Eligible Family Members to achieve and maintain Department of State, National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) Spanish language comprehension standards, specifically speaking level 3. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Offers are due by June 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will develop and provide instruction for beginner (L001), intermediate (L002), and advanced (L003) Spanish classes. Instruction will focus on communication with native speakers, covering topics such as Mexican culture, general interest, conversational skills, and consular interviewing. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing curriculum for speaking, listening, and reading skills to meet NFATC standards.
  • Providing student progress documentation, training recommendations, and monthly reports.
  • Offering student counseling for performance issues.
  • Organizing language enrichment and cultural immersion activities outside the Consulate.
  • Maintaining an anticipated average of 15 instructional hours per week, with approximately 440 group instruction hours and 170 individual instruction hours over the one-year performance period.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
  • Solicitation Number: PR16069716
  • Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
  • Period of Performance: One year.
  • Place of Performance: U.S. Consulate General, Ciudad Juarez, Paseo de la Victoria 3650, Mexico. Classes will be held during regular business hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), Monday - Friday, with online options available if facilities are closed.
  • Set-Aside: None (Full and Open Competition)
  • Response Due: June 26, 2026, 5:00 p.m. MT
  • Published Date: June 10, 2026
  • Delivery Deadline: Services to commence no later than July 12, 2026, after contract award.

Key Requirements & Evaluation

Offerors must provide complete information, including descriptive literature, owner’s manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical datasheets, as applicable, conforming to the Scope of Work. Items and services must comply with minimum industry quality standards and any additional SOW requirements.

  • Instructor Qualifications: Instructors must be qualified, capable of answering in-depth questions, and able to obtain a local security clearance. The contractor must also provide instructor supervisor(s).
  • Materials: Contractor is responsible for providing all instructional materials (texts, handouts, audio-visual media) and necessary site support materials (e.g., markers, consumable supplies).
  • Mandatory Forms: Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, and the "Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation" form (NDAA889 compliance). Failure to provide the NDAA889 representation may impact consideration.
  • Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

Submission & Contact

Quotes and any questions should be sent via email to cdjprocurement@state.gov.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jun 10, 2026
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