PreSolNotice-191Z1018Q0037.pdf

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

PURCHASE AND DELIVER OF TOYOTA COASTER BUSES FOR THE U.S. EMBASSY

BAGHDAD

Pre-Solicitation Notice to Request for Quote (RFQ) Solicitation No.: 191Z1018Q0037

PURPOSE

The U.S. Mission in Republic of Iraq requires Shipping /Packing /Transportation and Relocation Services for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the U.S. Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil and the U.S. Consulate General in Basrah.

This is not a request for proposal!

This is for pre-solicitation/informational purposes only to encourage and stimulate respective industry participation in the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP).

The U.S. Embassy Baghdad issues this notice with the intent of giving an opportunity to all interested parties to appropriately prepare for the anticipated RFP for Cargo and Mail Shipping, /Packing, and Transportation/Relocation Services.

PROPOSED C ONTRACT ACTION

The U.S. Embassy Baghdad is anticipating to issue a solicitation (RFP) with the content as described herein:

1. RFQ Reference Number: 191Z1018Q0037

2. RFQ Title: Purchase and Deliver of Toyota Buses for the U.S. Mission in the Republic of Iraq; the U.S.

Embassy in Baghdad inside the International Zone (IZ).

3. RFQ issuance date: To be determined.

4. RFQ issuance method: Electronic RFQ distribution through the U.S. Embassy web site at http://iraq.usembassy.gov/gso_procurement.html and through Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at www.fbo.gov. All responsible sources holding appropriate permits may submit a proposal in response to the RFQ, to be considered by the U.S. Embassy Baghdad.

5. RFQ response date: To be determined.

6. Award date: To be determined.

7. Award type: Fixed-Price type contract.

8. Award procedures: In accordance with FAR 15.3 Source Selection.

9. Duration of contract period: One Time Purchase Order/Contract

10. Place of performance: the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq.

11. Special contract requirements:

a) All business entities working in Republic of Iraq shall be registered by the Ministry of Trade of

Republic of Iraq. The Ministry of Trade is the institution of the Government of Iraq to grant tax registration, business license permits authorizing all business concerns to do business in Republic of Iraq; and

b) Baghdad International Zone (IZ) – special access permits including possession of IZ badges are required to enter Baghdad International Zone to deliver the buses to the U.S. Embassy Compound inside the (IZ).

4) All business concerns will be required to have a DUNS number and be registered in SAM/CCR through the following sites: DUNS – www.dnb.com and SAM/CCR – www.sam.gov.