# Post Language Instruction Services for Local Staff

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/19la9024q0018

- Solicitation number: 19LA9024Q0018
- Notice type: Solicitation (first published as presolicitation)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 2, 2024 at 11:59 AM EDT
- Department: Department of State
- Contracting office: U.S. Embassy Vientiane (19LA90)
- NAICS: 611630 Language Schools
- Product or service code: U009 Education Services
- Place of performance: VIETIANE, LA-VT, LAO
- First posted: May 14, 2024
- Last posted: June 18, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/42a6cfb5556c416eadefc9491460be01/view

## Description

The Contractor shall provide English language instruction to U.S. Embassy local staff. The main objective is to help U.S. Embassy local staff reach the level of English proficiency in reading and writing needed for their job. The Contractor shall develop the instruction to include the development of speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills to permit comprehension of relevant media or face-to-face conversation. All instruction shall also include job relevant language terminology.

Group instruction should range from one (1) to seventeen (17) students per hour. Instruction shall be based on proficiency, communication, and academic principles as used in these foreign language learning institutions: -Department of State, Foreign Service Institute; -Department of Defense, Defense Language Institute; or, Employees’ position descriptions will determine proficiency level required for each student.

The Contractor will determine each student’s proficiency before starting the program and develop an individualized learning plan to help them reach the required proficiency level. All students shall be measured on their language proficiency levels in accordance with the Foreign Service Institute.

## Publications

- May 14, 2024: Presolicitation. Notice 22cc57b057ac47d2a0d5fe37f177711d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/22cc57b057ac47d2a0d5fe37f177711d/view
- May 14, 2024: Presolicitation. Notice 37203af627d049ad89b7be5e73d775ed. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/37203af627d049ad89b7be5e73d775ed/view
- June 3, 2024: Solicitation, due July 2, 2024 at 11:59 AM EDT. Notice 8123067f9efe4b1ab88a278e29f91a38. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8123067f9efe4b1ab88a278e29f91a38/view
- June 18, 2024: Solicitation, due July 2, 2024 at 11:59 AM EDT. Notice 42a6cfb5556c416eadefc9491460be01. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/42a6cfb5556c416eadefc9491460be01/view

## Points of contact

- Phetphachan Nonginthilath, VientianeProcurement@state.gov, +856-21-48-7000
- Christopher Smith, VientianeProcurement@state.gov, +856-21-48-7000

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