Foreign Trade and Investment Services

The government authority located in Austin, Texas is seeking a vendor to provide foreign trade and investment services. The agency needs to develop and implement a robust economic development strategy that successfully promotes the local business climate. To solve these challenges, the agency requires the coordination of high-profile meetings with local, federal, and private sector leaders to discuss regional business advantages. The scope of work covers export promotion services, investment promotion, and the development of talking points on foreign trade and investment matters. For export promotion, the agency requires the provision of information, contacts, and lists from commercial libraries and databases, alongside government liaison, sales assistance, and general legal business orientation. For investment promotion, the agency requires participation in domestic trade shows, trade missions, marketing trips, and seminars to promote the region as a premier business investment destination. The selected vendor must also plan, organize, and execute in-market events to educate the business community, while providing direct technical assistance to businesses and communities. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of all work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 18, 2026. The agency allows digital submission of responses via email or online, and the budget signal indicates the agency is looking for proposals to determine funding.