U.S. Embassy Muscat

Date: June 16, 2026

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19MU3026Q0014 – Diplomatic Pouch Services

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Diplomatic Pouch Services. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

A pre-proposal conference will be held on July 8, 2026, 1100hrs at US Embassy Muscat.

Kindly fill out the form by scanning the QR code if you are interested in attending. Note that each person attending should fill out the form individually. Please register by July 6, 2026.

https://forms.office.com/g/A9CasDcHZu

Quotations are due on August 6, 2026, 1400hrs. No quotations will be accepted after this time.

Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to MuscatProcurement@state.gov. It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 https://forms.office.com/g/A9CasDcHZu

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB.

If the file size should exceed 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section I, Pricing

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3

5. The Offeror should submit a completed IRS Form W-14, found at www.irs.gov/w14, to ensure compliance with FAR 52.229-11

6. Proof of SAM Registration or completion of Section 5 – Representations and Certifications.

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102.

Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Sincerely, Benjamin Deese Contracting Officer http://www.irs.gov/w14 https://www.sam.gov/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19MU3026Q0014, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19MU3026Q0014, Schedule Of

Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

• Evaluation Factors

• Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR

Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19MU3026Q0014

PRICES, BLOCK 23

I. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. The purpose of this firm fixed price purchase order is to for Diplomatic Pouch Mail Services.

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive transportation and handling services for the US Embassy Muscat, Oman Diplomatic Pouch Mail (DPM).

The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, storage charges if any and transportation necessary to deliver the required items to the American Embassy in Muscat.

The purpose of this acquisition is to secure a reliable, secure, and efficient service provider to manage the movement of all inbound and outbound diplomatic pouch mail, and mail.

The vendor shall provide all necessary local and international documents to include, but not limited to air waybills, bills of landing, airline fuel tax adjustments, etc. The vendor shall accept, ship, receive, trans-ship, release, and transport via air all USG inbound and outbound DPM parcels and mail.

All prices shall be stated in Omani Rials (OMR)

1. Objectives

Ensure the secure and timely transportation of all DPM items.

a) Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of diplomatic communications.

b) Comply with all applicable international and national regulations regarding diplomatic mail.

c) Provide efficient and transparent tracking and reporting of all shipments.

d) Minimize delays and disruptions to the DPM operations.

e) Achieve cost-effectiveness and value for money.

f) The contractor shall be responsible for the cost of two parking spaces at the cargo building for a total of fifteen occasions per year, with each occasion lasting two to three hours.

2. Scope of Services

The selected service provider shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following services:

i. Inbound Services

a. Pick up U.S. Embassy Diplomatic Pouch mail pieces/items from the designated airline at Muscat International Airport. The vendor shall check daily for any available shipments for the Embassy.

b. Customs clearance and handling of inbound DPM items, adhering to diplomatic privileges and immunities.

c. Verification and logging of all inbound shipments upon receipt.

d. Provision of security storage for inbound items as required.

e. Delivery of inbound items to authorized DPM personnel.

f. Ensure that U.S. Embassy mail is kept separate from all other mail.

g. For the incoming and Outgoing Orange Diplomatic Pouch shipment (CLASSIFIED

POUCH) from and to U.S Embassy in Muscat and Muscat International Airport and U the contractor should only prepare the documents required by the ROP for customs clearance & Oman air and assist in moving the orange diplomatic pouches to the Embassy vehicle in the cargo area. No transportation is required for the orange diplomatic pouches from the Seeb international Airport to the Embassy.

ii. Outbound Services:

a. Collection of outbound diplomatic pouch mail, parcels, from the designated DPM location (U.S Embassy in Muscat)

b. Pick-up of outbound items shall occur twice per month or as requested by DPM personnel at the US Embassy, Muscat.

c. Deliver the mail pieces/items to the designated airlines at Muscat International Airport.

The vendor will act as a liaison with the airlines to complete the process of sending the outbound mail to facilitate smooth handover and dispatch of outbound mail.

d. The vendor shall process all required paperwork for DPM item clearance.

e. Preparation of all necessary documentation for outbound shipments, including customs declarations and manifests.

f. Submission of tracking information for all outbound shipments.

3. Service Requirements

a. Technology: The vendor should maintain an up-to-date system to record all incoming and outgoing mail. Each delivery order shall correspond accurately to the actual shipments received.

b. Compliance: The service provider must be fully compliant with all applicable international and national regulations.

c. Experience: The service provider must have demonstrable experience in handling diplomatic mail or similar sensitive materials.

d. Communication: The service provider must maintain clear and consistent communication with the Embassy DPM personnel.

e. Emergency Response: The service provider must have a clear and effective emergency response plan.

4. Operational Requirements

a. Track and report late or lost shipments.

b. Support last-minute shipment requirements.

5. Quality Control

a. The contractor shall implement a quality control plan to ensure the highest standards of service.

b. The contractor shall address any issues or discrepancies promptly and report them to the U.S. Embassy.

6. Security Requirements

a. The contractor will ensure that all personnel handling diplomatic mail are properly trained.

b. The contractor should implement security measures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of diplomatic mail.

7. Period of Performance

The contract will be for a period of one (1) year (Base Year), with a maximum of four (4), one-year, optional periods (Option Years) of performance and will be expected to commence on January 1, 2027

8. Delivery Location and Time

a. The Contractor shall deliver all ordered items to the U.S. Embassy- Muscat.

The address is:

U.S. Embassy in Muscat, located at Jamait Ad-Duwal Al-Arabiya Street, Block 32, Shatti Al-Qurum, Muscat, Oman.

b. Any Contractor personnel involved with the delivery of the items shall comply with standard U.S. Embassy regulations for receiving supplies. The Mail Room supervisor will be responsible for instructing contractor personnel at the time deliveries are made

c. The delivery will be to U.S. Embassy; delivery shall be made between the hours of 8-

11am from Sunday to Thursday

9. Personnel & Access Requirements

a. The vendor shall provide, within two weeks from the date of the award, the following driver and vehicle information to maintain access to Embassy compound, solely for the purpose of picking up or delivery of inbound outbound diplomatic pouch mail (DPM)shipments.

• First and Last name

• Citizenship

• ID Number

• Drivers' vehicle information: License Plate, Color, Make and Model

b. The vendor must notify the Mailroom Supervisor within 48 hours of drivers who are no longer assigned to the Embassy delivery route.

c. The vendor shall designate a telephone representative specifically dedicated to support during normal Embassy hours of operation (08:00 to 16:30, Sunday through Thursday) and provide an after-hours point of contact.

B. The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with four (4) one-year options.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract.

The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective Scope of Work

Paragraphs Performance Threshold

Services.

Performs all diplomatic pouch mail services set forth in the scope of work.

__Attachment A

All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per month.

Accuracy in matching delivery orders to actual shipments

99.9% accuracy. Discrepancies should not exceed one (1) per quarter

1. SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

2. STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one

(1) complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION DATE), if any of the services exceed the standard.

3. PROCEDURES.

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of 50 delivery trips. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed 120 trips for the base year of the contract. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

The Government will not consider any claim for any additional compensation unless it has been authorized by the Government in writing in advance. The Government shall not be responsible for any work performed that is not specifically provided for under this contract or authorized by the Government in writing in advance.

II. PRICING

The Embassy will make payment in local currency (OMR). All prices below should be stated in OMR. For all incoming and outgoing mail, including all mail clearance requirements for receiving, sending and delivering, for one base year and four option years.

BASE YEAR PRICING:

CLIN Description Unit of measure: KG Estimated number of trips

Rate Per trip

(OMR)

Total Estimated Amount

(OMR)

1 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 0-200 55

2 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 201-500 25

3 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 501-1000 10

4 INBOUND 1,001-1,500 10

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery

5 INBOUND

ROP Declaration fee

Per consignment 100

6 Transportation charges on a refrigerated Van/Truck On request per consignment 6

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

0-50 8

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

51-100 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

101-150 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

151-200 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

201-250 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

251-300 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

301-500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

501-1500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

0-50 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

51-100 6

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

101-150 2

18 OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED 151-200 2

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

201-250 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

251-300 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

301-500 1

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

501-1500 1

TOTAL

OPTION YEAR ONE (1) PRICING:

measure: KG Estimated number of trips

Rate Per trip

(OMR)

Total Estimated Amount

(OMR)

1 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 0-200 55

2 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 201-500 25

3 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 501-1000 10

4 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 1,001-1,500 10

5 INBOUND

ROP Declaration fee

Per consignment 100

6 Transportation charges on a refrigerated Van/Truck On request per consignment 6

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

0-50 8

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

51-100 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

101-150 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

151-200 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

201-250 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

251-300 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

301-500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

501-1500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

0-50 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

51-100 6

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

101-150 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

151-200 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

201-250 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

251-300 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

301-500 1

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

OPTION YEAR TWO (2) PRICING:

measure: KG Estimated number of trips

Rate Per trip

(OMR)

Total Estimated Amount

(OMR)

1 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 0-200 55

2 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 201-500 25

3 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 501-1000 10

4 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 1,001-1,500 10

5 INBOUND

ROP Declaration fee

Per consignment 100

6 Transportation charges on a refrigerated Van/Truck On request per consignment 6

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

0-50 8

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

51-100 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

101-150 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

151-200 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

201-250 5

12 OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation 251-300 5 charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

301-500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

501-1500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

0-50 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

51-100 6

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

101-150 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

151-200 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

201-250 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

251-300 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

301-500 1

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

OPTION YEAR THREE (3) PRICING:

measure: KG Estimated number of trips

Rate Per trip

(OMR)

Total Estimated Amount

(OMR)

1 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 0-200 55

2 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 201-500 25

3 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 501-1000 10

4 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 1,001-1,500 10

5 INBOUND

ROP Declaration fee

Per consignment 100

6 Transportation charges on a refrigerated Van/Truck On request per consignment 6

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

0-50 8

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

51-100 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

101-150 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

151-200 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

201-250 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

251-300 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

301-500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

501-1500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees

0-50 3 documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

51-100 6

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

101-150 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

151-200 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

201-250 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

251-300 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

301-500 1

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

OPTION YEAR FOUR (4) PRICING:

measure: KG Estimated number of trips

Rate Per trip

(OMR)

Total Estimated Amount

(OMR)

1 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 0-200 55

2 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 201-500 25

3 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 501-1000 10

4 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 1,001-1,500 10

5 INBOUND

ROP Declaration fee

Per consignment 100

6 Transportation charges on a refrigerated Van/Truck On request per consignment 6

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

0-50 8

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

51-100 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

101-150 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

151-200 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

201-250 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

251-300 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

301-500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

501-1500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

0-50 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

51-100 6

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

101-150 2

18 OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED 151-200 2

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

201-250 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

251-300 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

301-500 1

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES FOR 6 MONTHS (FAR 52.217-8) PRICING:

measure: KG Estimated number of trips

Rate Per trip

(OMR)

Total Estimated Amount

(OMR)

1 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 0-200 55

2 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 201-500 25

3 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 501-1000 10

4 INBOUND

Customs clearance, documentation and delivery 1,001-1,500 10

5 INBOUND

ROP Declaration fee

Per consignment 100

6 Transportation charges on a refrigerated Van/Truck On request per consignment 6

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

0-50 8

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

51-100 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

101-150 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

151-200 10

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

201-250 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

251-300 5

OUTBOUND UNCLASSIFIED Net Courier Charges (door-to-door service) to include transportation charges, documentation & processing fees, ROP declaration fees, and airfreight charges.

301-500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

501-1500 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

0-50 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

51-100 6

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

101-150 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

151-200 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

201-250 2

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

251-300 3

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

301-500 1

OUTBOUND CLASSIFIED

Airfreight Charges (Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport); To include ROP declaration fees documentation & processing fees for Oman Air and airfreight charges.

III. VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT; this percentage is multiplied only against that portion. It is reflected for each performance period. The portions of the solicitation subject to VAT are CLINS 1 to 6.

GRAND TOTAL PRICE:

Base year total OMR

First option year total OMR

Second option year total OMR

Third option year total OMR

Fourth option year total OMR

FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Service Total OMR

Grand Total OMR

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A) (Deviation Date)

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (DATE)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

United States person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means–

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c)

(1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury IRS Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level.

The Contractor should revise each IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying. In the absence of a completed IRS Form W-14 accompanying a payment request, the default withholding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request. Information about IRS Form W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.

(2) If the Contractor—

(i) Is a foreign person; and

(ii) Has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements— Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding; and

(iii) Certified the full exemption on the IRS Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax; then the Contractor shall–

(A) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and

(B) Comply with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.

(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio. If the Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form W- 14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through 12), the Contractor must identify and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section7701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section7701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.irs.gov/w14 then withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.

(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—

(1) Included in the contract price; nor

(2) Reimbursed.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the IRS as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

(End of clause)

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR) CLAUSES ARE

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(JAN 2011)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION

DATE)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF

CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.228-3 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) (JUL

2014) https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (DATE)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (DEVIATION DATE)

THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule.

Such orders may be issued from January 2027, through December 2031 (insert dates).

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract.

In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when –

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either –

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than 25 trips, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of than 200 trips;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of 250 trips; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 7 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirement clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within two weeks after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (DEVIATION DATE)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after _______________ [insert date].

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract.

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available, whichever is later.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

52.204-91 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (DEVIATION DATE)

Definitions. As used in this clause— Commercial and Government Entity code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location (referred to as “CAGE code”); or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United

States and its outlying areas that the DLA CAGE Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file (referred to as “NCAGE code”).

Unique entity identifier means an identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity.

(b) Unique entity identifier (UEI). The Contractor shall ensure that its UEI is maintained throughout the life of the contract.

(c) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The Contractor shall ensure that the CAGE code is maintained throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall request changes to a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.

If the Contractor is… Then…

Registered in the System for Award Management

(SAM)

Initiate the change by updating its SAM registration

Located in the United States or its outlying areas and is not registered in

SAM

Submit a change request to the DLA CAGE Branch via https://cage.dla.mil

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and is not registered in

SAM

Request a change by contacting the appropriate National Codification Bureau ( https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts) or NSPA ( https://eportal.