PACOM Driver Contract

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Dhaka, is soliciting quotations for driver support services to provide three qualified drivers to operate U.S. government-owned vehicles in support of the Pacific Augmentation Team-Bangladesh (PAT-BGD). The contractor must provide 24/7 driver coverage, including weekends and holidays, with drivers operating within the Dhaka and Chattogram areas (150 km radius) during normal business hours (0700-1900) and available for up to 30 cumulative days of travel throughout Bangladesh with advance notice. Key qualifications include a minimum of two years documented driving experience, valid Bangladesh driver's licenses, basic English language proficiency, and local area knowledge. The contractor must also ensure drivers receive driver safety training upon assignment and every two years thereafter, along with medical fitness certification every two years. The government will evaluate quotations based on best value, considering technical merit and price factors, and reserves the right to conduct negotiations or make an award based on initial quotations without discussions. The submission deadline is February 20, 2026, at 04:30 PM local time, with quotations required to be submitted electronically to DhakaProc@state.gov in English.

This is a non-set-aside procurement, and no incumbent contractor information has been identified in the solicitation materials. The contract is structured as a one-year engagement with pricing that must include all contractor costs—including driver salaries, housing allowances, meals, medical coverage, licensing, background checks, holiday bonuses, vehicle maintenance, and cellular phones with WhatsApp capability—with Value Added Tax (VAT) shown separately at 15% on invoices. The place of performance is Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh, with operations extending throughout the surrounding region and potentially across Bangladesh for authorized travel. All prospective quoters must be registered in the SAM database prior to submission and are required to complete the SF-1449 form, including Section 1 Pricing and Section 5 Representations and Certifications, along with proof of SAM registration. While a specific budget range has not been disclosed in the solicitation notice, monthly invoicing with driver timesheets submitted for government approval will govern payment throughout the contract period.