Diplomatic Pouch Delivery Service

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is soliciting quotations for Diplomatic Pouch Delivery Services to support the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia. The services required include in-country customs clearance, pick-up and delivery of U.S. Government diplomatic pouch shipments, air transportation costs, storage fees, round-trip delivery and pick-up services between the airport and Embassy, and cold-chain transportation for perishable items. Offerors must demonstrate technical compliance with service requirements, submit evidence of relevant past performance from contracts completed within the previous five years, and provide pricing on a firm-fixed basis. The Government will evaluate proposals using comparative evaluation methodology based on technical compliance, past performance, and price. Quotations must be submitted by 1500 hours Central European Time on May 15, 2026, to Mr. Hakim Dyane at DyaneA@state.gov.

This is a full and open competition with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a guaranteed minimum of $5,000 and maximum value of $350,000 over one base year and four option years, commencing in September 2026. The Government estimates approximately 55,000 kilograms of diplomatic pouches annually, consisting of 50,000 kilograms inbound and 5,000 kilograms outbound. Performance will take place in Russia, with outbound shipments routed to Washington, DC. All offerors must submit completed representations and certifications, including Form W-14 for foreign contracting parties, key personnel information with resumes, and detailed past performance documentation demonstrating capability to execute similar logistics and customs clearance operations.