PRESOL_NOTICE_SGE50017R0089_HONG_KONG.pdf

American Consulate General Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO)

Giessener Str. 30

60435 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Tel.: (++49) 69-7535 3343

Email: Christeh@state.gov

April 19, 2017

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

SGE500-17-R-0089

Subject: Solicitation No.: SGE500-17-R-0089

Mail Transportation Services

American Consulate General Hong Kong, China

The Regional Procurement Support Office, Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue a Request for

Proposals (RFP), under full and open competition procedures for mail transportation services at the United States Consulate General, Hong Kong, China.

The successful Contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work required in the solicitation, and will be responsible for performing mail transportation services, including loading, unloading, packaging, transport, and clearing of mail, diplomatic pouches, and other U.S. Government owned and managed materials in accordance with Hong Kong Government regulations.

It is anticipated that there will be one (1) Base Year and four (4) Option Years. RPSO intends to issue the solicitation package in May 2017, with a pre-proposal conference and site visit to be announced at a later date. Contract award is expected in June/July 2017, with a possible contract start date shortly thereafter.

Companies interested in the subject requirement shall express their interest via written correspondence to the attention of Mr. Hartmut Christe, RPSO Contract Specialist at email

ChristeH@state.gov, no later than close of business on May 2, 2017.

The solicitation and amendment documents will be supplied only upon request; the documents will not be posted on the internet.

All requests for a copy of the solicitation and attachments MUST include the following information:

- Name and complete physical address of company,

- Name, telephone number, and E-mail address of the point of contact,

- Proof of SAM registration (i.e. print screen of search record with status of ‘active’ or

‘in work’) and

- a short explanation / proof of qualifications.

At a minimum, each Offeror must meet the following requirements:

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Technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work;

Be able to demonstrate prior experience in the logistics industry, preferably in Hong

Kong, with suitable references;

Have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work;

Have all licenses and permits required to perform logistics services in Hong Kong

(See DOSAR 652.242-73 below); and

Meet all local insurance requirements;

The solicitation package will only be available in the English language. All requirements for translations will be at the expense of the contractor.

Additionally, you are required to complete and provide with your expression of interest the following check list:

APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION

CHECK LIST

In checking the boxes of this check listing, you are acknowledging that your company is able to reach compliance with the following requirements included in the solicitation package to be posted.

- Business Licenses to Work in a Foreign Country: In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73

AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), you will be required to provide written certification that authorization to operate and do business in Hong Kong, China has been obtained.

- You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to work in the country of China.

Any entry or work visa issues shall be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified.

The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your proposal may result in your proposal being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions.

The solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of

America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.