[RFP] Planning, preparation, and implementation of integrated marketing communications of Sake in Texas and Florida

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.     Project Name: Planning, preparation, and implementation of integrated marketing communications of Sake in Texas and Florida

2.     Term of Contract: From the date of signing the contract to March 13th, 2026

3.     Application Deadline: 3pm (PDT) on July 23rd, 2025

4.     Project Details and Requirements: As indicated in SOW (Attachment 1)

5.     Maximum Budget: USD 180,000 (including all taxes and fees)

6.     Number of Contractor: 1 company

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

1.      Qualification Requirements

a.      Applicants must satisfy all conditions stated in the SOW (Attachment 1).

b.     Applicants must NOT be under the circumstances of being denied participation due to unethical and/or unlawful activities by either JETRO or Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) of Japan from previous procurement offerings.

2.      Preparation of Application

a.      Applicant shall prepare the Application Form (Attachment 2) and a project proposal including a budget breakdown, both of which should include all required activities/events stated in SOW.

b.     All costs of preparation shall be borne by the applicant.

3.     Delivery of Application

a.      The Application Form, a project proposal, and a breakdown of budget must be sent by email no later than 3pm (PDT) on July 23rd, 2025.

b.     Submit by email only. No oral, telephone, or facsimile application will be accepted.
Attn: JFOODO  lag-jfoodo@jetro.go.jp

4.     Language of Application
English or Japanese

5.     Evaluation of Application

a.      JETRO Los Angeles will screen and evaluate application documents based on the Evaluation Form (attachment 3).

b.     The proposed budget amount will NOT be a factor in the evaluation process if it is at or below the Maximum Budget amount.

c.      JETRO will not return any documents submitted.

6.     Announcement of Tender
The tender will be announced to applicants by email no later than August 6th, 2025. Given the nature of the RFP process, JETRO will not provide feedback on the results.

 

Attachment 1.  Scope of Work (SOW) ＜PDF＞ (156KB) 

Attachment 2. Application Form ＜Word＞ (32KB) 

Attachment 3.  Evaluation Form ＜PDF＞ (269KB)