Notice of Intent to Sole Source Prograde Unclassified Pouch for U. S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe

The Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for Prograde Pouch Airfreight Services. The notice identifies Airline Cargo Partners (Qatar Airways) as the intended sole source contractor for these services under NAICS code 481112. The contract has an estimated performance period of up to 6 months and will be executed in Harare, Zimbabwe. The procurement is being pursued under the authority of 41 USC 253(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1, which allows for sole source awards when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The Special Notice was posted on May 9, 2025, with a response deadline of May 24, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to meet regulatory disclosure requirements while signaling the government's intent to directly award a contract to Airline Cargo Partners for diplomatic pouch airfreight services. While this is not a formal request for proposal, the Department of State will consider capability statements, proposals, or quotations from all responsible sources. Contractors interested in this opportunity should note that the government has determined Qatar Airways is the only vendor capable of meeting their specific requirements for pouch airfreight services. The estimated contract value is approximately $50,000, covering the performance period from June 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025. Potential contractors should carefully review the justification documentation and understand that this is a specialized procurement with unique constraints. The point of contact for this opportunity is Roderick Byrd, the Contracting Officer, who can provide additional information to interested parties.