Diplomatic Courier Support Services - Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM26R0376
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Woman-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
- Place of performance
- Springfield, Virginia 22150, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State, Bureau of Global Acquisitions seeks a Woman-Owned Small Business contractor to provide worldwide diplomatic courier support services, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is a total WOSB set-aside; the Government anticipates awarding one contract and will apply a tradeoff evaluation process favoring non-cost factors significantly over price.
Performance locations include State Annex 8 in Springfield, Virginia; Miami Courier Division in Miami, Florida; and SRD2 in Sterling, Virginia, with operational scope spanning over 260 Foreign Service posts worldwide. The Diplomatic Courier Service operates 24 hours daily, seven days weekly. Personnel must possess Top Secret clearance with SCI access eligibility for designated positions; the contractor must maintain an active Top Secret Facility Clearance at contract performance. All staff require valid driver's licenses, medical clearance, and must pass a standard 5-panel drug test. The incumbent contractor is Alex Alternatives Experts LLC.
The base contract period runs November 14, 2026 through November 13, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through November 13, 2031. Labor categories include Project Manager II (2,010 annual hours), Logistics Specialist Team Leads, and Logistics Technician positions in Virginia and Miami (1,920 annual hours each), plus overtime budgeted at 500 hours annually per category. Other Direct Costs total $25,000 annually including personal protective equipment, travel, and training. The NAICS code is 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services); PSC is M1GZ. Small Business Size Standard is 1,500 employees. Wage determinations apply for both DC (WD 2015-4281, Revision 39) and Miami, Florida (WD 2015-4543, Revision 37). Amendment 0001, effective September 10, incorporates Q&A responses and extends the deadline from September 11 to September 16. Proposals comprise four volumes: Administrative/Business, Technical (30-page limit), Past Performance (up to three contracts within two years), and Price using the provided worksheet. Evaluation criteria are Technical and Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
See Amendment 001 and Questions and Answers attached.
DIPLOMATIC COURIER SUPPORT SERVICES - WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) SET-ASIDE
The Government encourages responsible WOSB concerns to review this notice and submit an offer in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Interested WOSB concerns should ensure that their:
- SAM.gov registration is active;
- UEI information is current;
- NAICS code information is current;
- Representations and certifications are current;
- Applicable facility and personnel security capabilities are established or obtainable; and
- Proposal response is in accordance with the soliciation and supporting documents attached herein.
1. CLASSIFICATION CODE - M1GZ
2. NAICS CODE - 492110 Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
3. CONTRACTING OFFICE - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Acquisitions
4. CONTRACT INFORMATION - The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Acquisitions hereby issues a combined synopsis and solicitation for Diplomatic Courier Support Services (DCSS).
The acquisition is a total set-aside for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns eligible under the Small Business Administration (SBA) WOSB Federal Contract Program.
The Government anticipates awarding one contract to provide Diplomatic Courier Support Services (DCSS).
5. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The Department of State (DOS) requires a WOSB Contractor for comprehensive operational and logistic support in support of Diplomatic Courier Services. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel and managment support necessary to accomplish the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement. (PWS). The awarded Contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to effectively transport inbound and outbound courier escort services in support of the Diplomatic Courier Service and supporting Diplomatic Secuity Offices around the world. The Diplomatic Courier Service operates twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Support personnel will be required to work overtime and overnight.
6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The principal places of performance for the contract is as follows:
State Annex (SA) 8
7000 Loisdale RoadSpringfield, VA 22150,
Miami Courier Division
2261 NW 66th Ave.
BLDG. 701
Miami, FL 33122,
and
SRD2
20622 Sally Ride Drive
Sterling VA 20164
7. CONTRACT TYPE
This is a Labor Hour contract, to include ancillary Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Surge Support for overtime hours worked and Other Direct Cost as cost reimbursable.
8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
This contract shall be effective on the date of the Contracting Officer's signature. The period of performance is a base year (12 months) and four one-year option periods. This contract shall remain in effect (if options are awarded) as follows:
Base Period: November 14, 2026 through November 13, 2027
Option Period 1: November 14, 2027 through November 13, 2028
Option Period 2: November 14, 2028 through November 13, 2029
Option Period 3: November 14, 2029 through November 13, 2030
Option Period 4: November 14, 2030 through November 13, 2031
9. WOSB SET-ASIDE
This acquisition is anticipated to be set aside in its entirely for WOSB concerns eligible under the SBA WOSB Federal Contract Program. Offerors must qualify as a small business concern under the applicable NAICS code and must be eligible for participation in the WOSB Federal Contract Program
At the time of offer submission and award, the apparent sucessful offeror must be eligible under the WOSB Progam in accordance with applicable SBA regulations and FAR Subpart 19.
The Government will verify WOSB eligibility through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and/or the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), as applicable.
A concern that is not eligible for the WOSB Program at the applicable time will not be eligible for award.
10. OFFEROR DUE DATE
Offeror response due date is Friday, September 16, 2026 by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
11. QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATION DUE DATE
Questions are due by no later than Friday, August 28, 2026 by 11:00 Eastern Standard Time.
Update #2 ·
See Amendment 001 and Questions and Answers attached.
DIPLOMATIC COURIER SUPPORT SERVICES - WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) SET-ASIDE
The Government encourages responsible WOSB concerns to review this notice and submit an offer in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Interested WOSB concerns should ensure that their:
- SAM.gov registration is active;
- UEI information is current;
- NAICS code information is current;
- Representations and certifications are current;
- Applicable facility and personnel security capabilities are established or obtainable; and
- Proposal response is in accordance with the soliciation and supporting documents attached herein.
1. CLASSIFICATION CODE - M1GZ
2. NAICS CODE - 492110 Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
3. CONTRACTING OFFICE - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Acquisitions
4. CONTRACT INFORMATION - The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Acquisitions hereby issues a combined synopsis and solicitation for Diplomatic Courier Support Services (DCSS).
The acquisition is a total set-aside for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns eligible under the Small Business Administration (SBA) WOSB Federal Contract Program.
The Government anticipates awarding one contract to provide Diplomatic Courier Support Services (DCSS).
5. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The Department of State (DOS) requires a WOSB Contractor for comprehensive operational and logistic support in support of Diplomatic Courier Services. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel and managment support necessary to accomplish the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement. (PWS). The awarded Contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to effectively transport inbound and outbound courier escort services in support of the Diplomatic Courier Service and supporting Diplomatic Secuity Offices around the world. The Diplomatic Courier Service operates twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Support personnel will be required to work overtime and overnight.
6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The principal places of performance for the contract is as follows:
State Annex (SA) 8
7000 Loisdale RoadSpringfield, VA 22150,
Miami Courier Division
2261 NW 66th Ave.
BLDG. 701
Miami, FL 33122,
and
SRD2
20622 Sally Ride Drive
Sterling VA 20164
7. CONTRACT TYPE
This is a Labor Hour contract, to include ancillary Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Surge Support for overtime hours worked and Other Direct Cost as cost reimbursable.
8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
This contract shall be effective on the date of the Contracting Officer's signature. The period of performance is a base year (12 months) and four one-year option periods. This contract shall remain in effect (if options are awarded) as follows:
Base Period: November 14, 2026 through November 13, 2027
Option Period 1: November 14, 2027 through November 13, 2028
Option Period 2: November 14, 2028 through November 13, 2029
Option Period 3: November 14, 2029 through November 13, 2030
Option Period 4: November 14, 2030 through November 13, 2031
9. WOSB SET-ASIDE
This acquisition is anticipated to be set aside in its entirely for WOSB concerns eligible under the SBA WOSB Federal Contract Program. Offerors must qualify as a small business concern under the applicable NAICS code and must be eligible for participation in the WOSB Federal Contract Program
At the time of offer submission and award, the apparent sucessful offeror must be eligible under the WOSB Progam in accordance with applicable SBA regulations and FAR Subpart 19.
The Government will verify WOSB eligibility through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and/or the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), as applicable.
A concern that is not eligible for the WOSB Program at the applicable time will not be eligible for award.
10. OFFEROR DUE DATE
Offeror response due date is Friday, September 11, 2026 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
11. QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATION DUE DATE
Questions are due by no later than Friday, August 28, 2026 by 11:00 Eastern Standard Time.
Update #1 ·
DIPLOMATIC COURIER SUPPORT SERVICES - WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) SET-ASIDE
The Government encourages responsible WOSB concerns to review this notice and submit an offer in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Interested WOSB concerns should ensure that their:
- SAM.gov registration is active;
- UEI information is current;
- NAICS code information is current;
- Representations and certifications are current;
- Applicable facility and personnel security capabilities are established or obtainable; and
- Proposal response is in accordance with the soliciation and supporting documents attached herein.
1. CLASSIFICATION CODE - M1GZ
2. NAICS CODE - 492110 Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
3. CONTRACTING OFFICE - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Acquisitions
4. CONTRACT INFORMATION - The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Acquisitions hereby issues a combined synopsis and solicitation for Diplomatic Courier Support Services (DCSS).
The acquisition is a total set-aside for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns eligible under the Small Business Administration (SBA) WOSB Federal Contract Program.
The Government anticipates awarding one contract to provide Diplomatic Courier Support Services (DCSS).
5. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The Department of State (DOS) requires a WOSB Contractor for comprehensive operational and logistic support in support of Diplomatic Courier Services. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel and managment support necessary to accomplish the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement. (PWS). The awarded Contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to effectively transport inbound and outbound courier escort services in support of the Diplomatic Courier Service and supporting Diplomatic Secuity Offices around the world. The Diplomatic Courier Service operates twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Support personnel will be required to work overtime and overnight.
6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The principal places of performance for the contract is as follows:
State Annex (SA) 8
7000 Loisdale RoadSpringfield, VA 22150,
Miami Courier Division
2261 NW 66th Ave.
BLDG. 701
Miami, FL 33122,
and
SRD2
20622 Sally Ride Drive
Sterling VA 20164
7. CONTRACT TYPE
This is a Labor Hour contract, to include ancillary Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Surge Support for overtime hours worked and Other Direct Cost as cost reimbursable.
8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
This contract shall be effective on the date of the Contracting Officer's signature. The period of performance is a base year (12 months) and four one-year option periods. This contract shall remain in effect (if options are awarded) as follows:
Base Period: November 14, 2026 through November 13, 2027
Option Period 1: November 14, 2027 through November 13, 2028
Option Period 2: November 14, 2028 through November 13, 2029
Option Period 3: November 14, 2029 through November 13, 2030
Option Period 4: November 14, 2030 through November 13, 2031
9. WOSB SET-ASIDE
This acquisition is anticipated to be set aside in its entirely for WOSB concerns eligible under the SBA WOSB Federal Contract Program. Offerors must qualify as a small business concern under the applicable NAICS code and must be eligible for participation in the WOSB Federal Contract Program
At the time of offer submission and award, the apparent sucessful offeror must be eligible under the WOSB Progam in accordance with applicable SBA regulations and FAR Subpart 19.
The Government will verify WOSB eligibility through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and/or the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), as applicable.
A concern that is not eligible for the WOSB Program at the applicable time will not be eligible for award.
10. OFFEROR DUE DATE
Offeror response due date is Friday, September 11, 2026 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
11. QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATION DUE DATE
Questions are due by no later than Friday, August 28, 2026 by 11:00 Eastern Standard Time.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 19AQMM26R0376 Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| Solicitation 19AQMM26R0376 Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| DC WD 2015-4281.pdf | ||
| Attachment A - Pricing Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 19AQMM26R0376.pdf | ||
| Attachment C - Bidders DD254.pdf | ||
| FL WD 2015_4547.pdf | ||
| Attachment B - PWS .pdf |
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