International Pouch Services, Rome, Italy

The Department of State is soliciting proposals for international incoming and outgoing diplomatic pouch services to the United States Tri-Mission in Rome, Italy. The required services include customs clearance, handling, transportation, and potential storage of classified and unclassified diplomatic materials between the U.S. Embassy, Consulate General, and other posts in Rome. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price indefinite-quantity/indefinite-delivery type, with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Proposals are due by December 28, 2023, and the award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror without discussions.

This solicitation is unrestricted and open to all business types. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 492110 - Postal Service, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is V121 - Transportation of Things. The incumbent contractor was Air Sea Mail under contract number SIT70017D0030. While no exact budget range is provided, the solicitation includes estimated quantities of different shipment types. The place of performance is Rome, Italy.