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How to Respond to the State Department’s DiPSS II Draft Solicitation
What the State Department is seeking
The U.S. Department of State is seeking industry feedback on draft solicitation documents for Diplomatic Platform Support Services II (DiPSS II), an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract. The agency is using feedback to help finalize the requirement.
This is a request for comments on the draft documents, not a request for capability statements. Vendors should focus on the scope, structure, and other relevant information in the drafts.
Key date and deadline
The opportunity was published October 9, 2026. Send feedback by October 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
The stated deadline is the time for submitting comments by email. The notice does not describe a separate event at the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit professional-services firms with experience reviewing or delivering work relevant to diplomatic platform support. The notice does not provide further details about the contract’s work, so use the draft documents to judge whether your experience is relevant.
Small businesses can contribute focused feedback on the draft even though capability statements are not requested at this time.
How to access the draft and respond
On the portal, click “View original source” to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again. You may need a free account to view the documents, though some opportunities do not require one.
Review the attached draft documents and email comments to Ryan Colgan at [email protected] and Justin Rautenbach at [email protected]. Use this subject line: “DiPSS II Industry Feedback - [Company Name]”. Do not send a capability statement in place of document feedback.
Prepare useful, focused feedback
Tie each comment to a specific passage or section of the draft, and explain why it may be unclear, incomplete, difficult to implement, or in need of a change. Where possible, suggest precise replacement language or a practical alternative.
Organize comments by document section and separate questions from recommendations. Check that the email subject follows the requested format and send your feedback before the stated deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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