RFQ for Logistics Services for the U. S. Embassy Berlin
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR15097107
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 4889 Other Support Activities for Transportation
- Place of performance
- Berlin Berlin 12205 Germany
- Points of contact
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- Simon Birkelbach birkelbachs@state.gov +493083051521
- Berlin Procurement berlineinkauf@state.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State is seeking logistical services for the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Germany, focusing on support activities for transportation and management logistics. The solicitation covers moving, transporting, delivering items, warehouse operations, and event setup tasks for embassy facilities and government-owned/leased residences. Vendors must carefully review and comply with DOSAR 652.242-73, which requires possessing appropriate licenses and permits to conduct business in Germany, including obtaining a VAT Identification Number and meeting local tax obligations. For proposals exceeding $30,000 USD, offerors are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database within 30 days of contract award. The solicitation was posted on February 5, 2025, with proposal responses due by February 20, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window for interested contractors.
The contract is not set aside for any specific category of business and will be awarded as a purchase order with a base year from June 2025 to May 2026, with potential for three additional option years. The place of performance is located in Berlin-Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Germany, specifically categorized under NAICS code 4889 for "Other Support Activities for Transportation" and PSC code R706 for "Support-Management: Logistics Support". While specific award values are not explicitly detailed, the requirement for SAM registration suggests the potential contract value could be substantial. Interested parties must contact the Berlin Procurement Team at BerlinEinkauf@state.gov to request complete solicitation documents. Potential vendors should thoroughly understand German business regulations and ensure full compliance with local legal and tax requirements before submitting a proposal.
Notice text
The American Embassy in Berlin requires logistic services support at U.S Embassy Berlin facilities and / or local government owned / leased residences.
Services include moving and transporting / delivering of items, working in the warehouse and event setup tasks.
The Embassy intends to award a purchase order for one basic year starting in June 2025 until the end of May 2026 followed by three option years.
Interested Parties can request the solicitation documents from:
Berlin Procurement Team
Email: BerlinEinkauf@state.gov
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Please pay attention to a crucial requirement outlined in the DOSAR 652.242-73. This requirement mandates that all vendors possess the necessary licenses and permits to conduct business in Germany. It is essential to ensure compliance with all German regulations and legalities to operate successfully in the country. Specifically, the German tax authorities expect businesses to obtain a VAT Identification Number and fulfill tax obligations. It is encouraged to review local laws before submitting a proposal.
For proposals exceeding $30,000 USD (or the equivalent in the local currency) Offerors shall register in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at: https://sam.gov/ within 30 days of contract award as prescribed under FAR 4.1102.
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