PUBLIC DIPLOMACY TRAINING FOR PACIFIC ISLAND POSTS' STAFF

AI Summary

The Department of State is seeking a contractor to deliver twelve virtual workshops aimed at enhancing public diplomacy skills for staff at U.S. diplomatic missions in the Pacific region, particularly in small island countries. Each workshop, accommodating up to 30 participants, will cover essential topics such as audience analysis, digital storytelling, and AI applications in public diplomacy. The contract includes comprehensive pricing for all associated costs, with monthly payments for satisfactory services rendered.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 19AS2025Q0021
Notice Type: Solicitation
Posted Date: May 22, 2025
Response Deadline: June 22, 2025
NAICS Code: 611699 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: U008
Issuing Office: U.S. EMBASSY CANBERRA
Sub-Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Primary Contact: Terry Alston
City: WASHINGTON
State: DC
ZIP Code: 20520
AI Product/Service: service

Description

The Contractor shall provide twelve (12) virtual workshops aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of public diplomacy (PD) staff, local and U.S., in U.S. diplomatic mission across the Pacific region, with a focus on Embassies in small island countries, for a maximum of 30 participants per session. The partner shall provide one interactive, virtual workshop per month for 12 months. The workshops will cover a range of topics essential for navigating the contemporary information environment and effectively engaging with key audiences.
Intended topics and duration:
1. Navigating Contemporary Information Environment - 2 hours
2. Audience Analysis for PD - 2 hours
3. Theory of Change: PD Campaign Measurement - 2 hours
4. Survey Design and Best Practices - 2.5 hours
5. Narrative Strategy for PD Campaigns - 2.5 hours
6. Digital Storytelling - 2 hours
7. One-minute Video Strategies for PD - 2 hours
8. Creator Culture for Youth Engagement - 2 hours
9. Virtual Reality and Immersive Storytelling for PD - 2 hours
10. Fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI - 2 hours
11. AI for PD - 2 hours
12. Research Insights on Foreign Influence in Media Contexts - 2 hours.
The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor monthly for Standard Services that have been satisfactorily performed.

Key dates

May 22, 2025Posted Date
June 22, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY TRAINING FOR PACIFIC ISLAND POSTS' STAFF is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.