Presolicitation Notice.docx

SAM.GOV PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

FREIGHT FORWARDING SERVICE – PACKING, CRATING , SHIPPING & HAULAGE OPERATIONS

General Information

Document Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice Solicitation Number: 19N10223Q3333 Posted Date: 02/27/2023.

Original Response Date: 14 March 2023 Current Response Date: 14 March 2023 Archive Date: April 30, 2023 Classification Code: V Location of Services to be performed: Abuja, Nigeria

· Local Transportation and Logistical Support Services – Packing, Shipping, Forwarding, And Storage Services

· Document Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice

· Solicitation Number: 19N10223Q3333

· Classification Code: V

· NAICS Code: 484110

· Contracting Office Address: Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Business Area, Abuja Nigeria

Description: (Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date.)

The Embassy of the United States in Abuja, Nigeria will issue a solicitation for Packing, , crating shipping, forwarding and Storage Services in Abuja.

This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the services specified and effective for the period stated in the Schedule. For each year of the contract, the U.S. Government guarantees a minimum inbound and outbound shipment of 200,000 kilograms. The maximum amount of inbound and outbound shipments for each year of this contract is not expected to exceed 550,000 kilograms.

These requirements may change depending on funding availability in forthcoming periods. Anticipated performance is for a base year with four one-year option periods. if exercised by the Government

The contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work required. All airport ground support and fees or charges will be included in the price proposal.

All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. The Government plans to issue the solicitation during the month of January 2023.

The Embassy will post the solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it is available. The RFQ is anticipated to be issued as a firm-fixed price, Commercial Services solicitation.

Also, this solicitation will be issued via this website COMMENTS (and) on the Embassy’s website at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/business.html

All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are highly encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.

The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at:

https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/learning-center-system.do?sysparm_system=SAM

This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time shown in the RFQ.

Note: The response date in this SAM.gov is not a firm date, please see the RFQ for the actual date.

Original Point of Contact: Femi Akinyemi; Contracting Officer, Phone 234-9-460-4000 LES POC: Austin Emele; Contracting Agent, Phone: 234 -9-460-4000. All questions and proposals must be sent to AbujaProcBids@State.gov.