RFQ 19TZ2025Q0003 - Auctioneering Services
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- Solicitation number
- 19TZ2025Q0003
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 455219 All Other General Merchandise Retailers
- Place of performance
- Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam Tanzania
- Points of contact
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- dargso.procurement@groups.state.gov
- Dar Gso Procurement dargsoprocurement@groups.state.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive auctioneering services for the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The solicitation (RFQ 19TZ2025Q0003) requires a contractor to manage the complete auction process for surplus government property, including vehicles, equipment, and furnishings. Key contract requirements include providing a secure auction site capable of accommodating at least 50 lots, employing licensed auctioneers, managing site preparation, advertising, auction facilitation, and post-auction documentation. The evaluation will be based on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable approach, considering factors such as past performance, technical capability, and business management approach. Quotations are due by January 10, 2025, with a pre-proposal site visit scheduled for December 19, 2024.
The contract is an unrestricted acquisition with no specific set-aside designation, and it includes a one-year base period with four optional one-year extensions. The contractor will receive commission rates of 8% for household and office items and 7% for vehicles and heavy equipment. The total scope of services encompasses transporting items, staging property, advertising through multiple channels, and ensuring secure handling of auction proceeds. Contractors must remit auction proceeds within 10 business days and maintain active SAM registration. The place of performance is Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with the auction involving various government properties such as vehicles, generators, residential and office furniture, and other surplus equipment. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract represents a comprehensive approach to disposing of U.S. Government surplus property through professional auctioneering services.
Notice text
The U.S. Embassy seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive auction services for the sale of surplus government property, including vehicles, equipment, and furnishings. The contractor will manage all aspects of the auction process, including site preparation, lot staging, advertising, auction facilitation, security, and post-auction documentation. Services must include secure storage of property, public preview and inspection, and effective bidder engagement to optimize revenue.
The auction site must accommodate at least 50 lots, provide facilities for staff and attendees, and ensure the security of items and proceeds. The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, including a licensed auctioneer, assistants, clerks, and security staff, and comply with specific reporting and reconciliation requirements. Advertising efforts must maximize public participation and may include online and traditional media channels.
This opportunity includes a base year with four optional one-year extensions. Prospective offerors should demonstrate capability, experience in auction services, and the ability to fulfill the outlined requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to request the solicitation to gain full details of the scope and conditions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF1449_Auctioneering Service.pdf | ||
| RFQ 19TZ2025Q0003 - Auctioneer Services Solicitation FY25 fnl..pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AUCTIONEER SERVICES for Embassy Dar es Salaam | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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