Diplomatic pouch handling and shipping services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 19SP5025Q0005
- Agency
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US Embassy Madrid
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488510 Freight Transportation Arrangement
- Place of performance
- Madrid Madrid 28006 Spain
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State US Embassy Madrid is seeking diplomatic pouch handling and shipping services through a pre-solicitation notice posted on January 29, 2025. The contract will be awarded as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for managing shipping and logistics services specifically for the US Embassy in Madrid, Spain. Contractors must possess all required permits and licenses to operate in Spain and provide proof of these credentials with their initial offer. All potential offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before contract award, in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions. The solicitation is expected to be issued in mid-February 2025, with responses due by February 12, 2025, and the government may award the agreement based on initial offers without further discussion.
This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for the contract. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 488510 for Freight Transportation Arrangement and PSC category R604 for Administrative Support: Mailing/Distribution services. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract will cover diplomatic pouch handling services for the US Embassy Madrid. Potential contractors must demonstrate compliance with DOSAR 652.242-73 Authorization and Performance regulation and have the capability to handle international shipping logistics for diplomatic communications and materials. The contract appears focused on establishing a reliable shipping and handling mechanism for embassy-related courier services in Spain.
Notice text
Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. No responses are requested by this notice. The Government plans to issue the solicitation in mid-February 2025.
The solicitation covers the diplomatic pouch handling and shipping services for the US Embassy Madrid, Spain.
The Government may award the agreement based on the initial offer without discussion. The Government intends to award a BPA agreement.
In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), all contractors must possess all permits and licenses required to do business in Spain. All offerors will be required to provide proof that they already possess said permits as part of their offer.
All contractors have to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provisions 52.204-7. The guidelines for registration can be found at https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic pouch handling and shipping services | Solicitation | |
| Inbound Pouch Services | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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