Moving and Storage Services in U. S. Embassy in Maldives

The Department of State is seeking quotations for moving and storage services at the U.S. Embassy in Maldives through Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19CE2026Q0006. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) arrangement for a one-year base period with two optional one-year extensions. Key requirements include providing secure, climate-controlled storage facilities of up to 1,500 square feet in the greater Malé region with 24-hour CCTV surveillance, motion sensors, electronic and physical locks, and strict access control, as well as moving services for bulk, medium, and small items within the Greater Malé area with five free pickup and delivery services included monthly. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, possess Defense Base Act insurance, establish or operate a business in Maldives within 30 days of award, and demonstrate relevant past performance with client references. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible offeror based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may occur with offerors in the competitive range if necessary. Quotations are due electronically to colombo-ebidding@state.gov by 1700 hours on March 31, 2026, and must be submitted in English in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format with a maximum file size of 30MB.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and identifies no current contractor or incumbent. The government anticipates minimum orders of $100 and maximum orders not to exceed $200,000 during each contract period. Key requirements include comprehensive inventory management with photographic records, accurate documentation, and timely material retrieval support, along with submission of the SF-1449 form, Section I pricing tables, Section 5 representations and certifications, and strategic plans addressing work elements, equipment requirements, quality assurance procedures, and insurance documentation. The place of performance is Malé, Maldives, with contracting activity and administration handled through the American Embassy Colombo located at 210 Galle Road in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The contract is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) acquisition on an unrestricted basis, and the contracting officer is Matthew Ferry.