Packing and Crating Services

Description: Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Port-au-Price will issue a solicitation for Packing and Crating Services. This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The estimated quantity of packing services is as follows: packing of HHE 150,000 Lbs; packing of UAB 20,000 Lbs; unpacking of HHE 200,000 Lbs; unpacking of UAB 20,000 Lbs; monthly storage of effects 50,000 Lbs; estimated local move 72,000 Lbs.

These requirements may change depending on funding availability in forth coming periods. Anticipated performance is for one base period and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. The contractor shall provide services for the United States Mission, Port au Prince, Haiti. This consists of packing, freight handling, forwarding, cargo storage, customs clearance and other related services that apply to shipments originating from, consigned to, routed through, and/or moved within the geographic area(s) of Port au Prince.

The contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, direct labor personnel, materials and transportation that are necessary to accomplish all work required. Packing of client Household Effects and Government-owned materials for transportation is a highly specialized function. The measure of performance shall be the condition of packed articles upon arrival at their destination. The contractor must appreciate the importance of family possessions and U.S. Government property and always take the greatest care in handling and packing such articles.

All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered.

Again, this solicitation will be issued via the FED BIZ OPPS website - no paper copies will be mailed. Note: The response date in this FEDBIZOPS is not a firm date. Please see the RFQ for the actual date.

Original Point of Contact Michael E. Brown, Contracting Officer, Phone +(509) 2229-8497, Fax +(509) 2229-8028, Email BrownME@state.gov, FSN POC name Rose E. PF Nicolas, Title Procurement Specialist, Phone: +(509) 2229-8834, Fax +(509) 2229-8028, Email Nicolasre@state.gov