N6230619RFI01_RFI_Customs_Broker_N5_Reviewed.docx

CONTENT OF RFI RESPONSE

To understand each company's capability of providing Customs Broker Support for Outside the United States (OCONUS) equipment to be shipped to the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), certain information documenting the knowledge, process, performance and associated costs are desired. Describe offered service, and GIVE CONSIDERATION to addressing this RFI, where possible and to the extent practical. The information obtained through this effort will be used to further assist the Government in the formulation of requirements, and acquisition approaches/plans for future investment.

In addition, any substantiating supplemental background, comparative analysis or trade studies that can be provided will greatly improve the Government's understanding of the offered service.

GENERAL

The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the Customs Clearances for the NAVOCEANO shipments and equipment meet all regulations, packaging, and other requirements that are mandated by law.

PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the Custom Clearances for NAVOCEANO Shipments and equipment meet all regulations, laws, packing, and other requirements that are mandated by law which include:

· In addition, they must be certain all taxes, fees, documentation, and other needs have been fulfilled.

· Must have expertise in the entry procedures, admissibility requirements, classification, valuation, and the rates of duty and applicable taxes and fees for imported merchandise.

Anticipated contract performance is (1) Base Year and four (4) one (1) year option periods.

COST

1. Provide a rough order of magnitude (ROM) substantiating data to include fees and others charges that convert all costs to the total price. Substantiation should be based on equivalent cost history with any adjustments for complexity, work content, etc.

RESPONSE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Address all inquiries to (POC) Ronald E. Johnson at 228-688-5014 or ronald.e.johnson3@navy.mil. All responses to this notice must be postmarked no later than 1 Oct 2018 / 4:30 p.m. CT.

All responses submitted must specify on the cover page of the response or in the transmittal letter submitted with the response, the business size/status of the organization (i.e., large business, small business, certified 8(a) concern, veteran-owned, Hub-zone, women-owned, etc.). Small businesses that possess the required capability are encouraged to submit responses to this notice.

This RFI is issued for the purpose of market research to determine capabilities, feasibility, and capability of sources and does not constitute a request for proposals (RFP), a request for quotes (RFQ) or an indication that the Government will contract for any capability and/or services contained in this notice. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. The Government is only seeking information, current capabilities, and industrial views of future capabilities for informational purposes. No solicitation document exists. No reimbursement will be made for any costs to provide information in response to this special notice or any follow-up information requests.

Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced under a separate Federal Business Opportunities announcement.