Packing Transporation and Handling Iraq

The Packing Transportation and Handling Iraq (PTH Iraq) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a multiple-award vehicle designed to provide comprehensive logistics and transportation services for the U.S. Department of State's operations in Iraq. The contract primarily supports the movement, handling, and transportation of various materials, including diplomatic mail, household goods, furniture, supplies, vehicles, and equipment across multiple locations within Iraq. With a shared ceiling of $6,000,000 and an award date of August 1, 2015, the contract enables rapid and flexible logistics support for U.S. government missions and personnel stationed in the region.

Task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a focus on critical logistical functions, with delivery orders ranging from $1,000 to over $500,000 and typically lasting between 3-12 months. Recurring service categories include APO/DPO mail transportation, customs clearance, container movement, vehicle transportation, and household goods relocation for diplomatic personnel. Prime contractors like Paxton Van Lines and Desert Road For General Transportation have been prominent contributors, executing task orders across key Iraqi locations such as Baghdad, Erbil, Basrah, and Umm Qasr. These task orders are uniformly designated as "No Set-Aside" and predominantly use firm fixed-price contract mechanisms, indicating a standardized approach to procurement. The contract supports operations for the Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and appears to be critical for maintaining logistical infrastructure for U.S. government personnel in Iraq.