Shipping to Basel
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA706025D0002
- Agency
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District Washington
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 481112 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Bolling AFB, District of Columbia 20032, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Headquarters District Washington is seeking a comprehensive international shipping service for the United States Air Force Band's upcoming event in Basel, Switzerland in July 2025. The solicitation requires a round-trip, bi-directional, door-to-door shipping solution for approximately three pallets containing musical instruments, audio equipment, uniforms, and miscellaneous gear. Vendors must provide trained, certified personnel capable of managing complex logistics, including white glove packing, transportation, and customs clearance between Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC and Messe Basel. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous offeror based on evaluations of technical capability, past performance, and price. Proposals are due by April 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with an expected performance period from June 1 to July 31, 2025.
The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 481112 for Scheduled Freight Air Transportation, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. While no incumbent contractor is specified, the total value of equipment being transported is estimated at approximately $462,947. The shipment involves roughly 6,500 pounds of equipment, with specific delivery requirements including pickup at JBAB on June 20, 2025, delivery to Messe Basel by July 4, 2025, return pickup from Messe Basel on July 22, 2025, and final delivery back to JBAB by July 30, 2025. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with vendors required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage and ensure protection of all equipment during transit. Performance will occur at Bolling Air Force Base Heliport in Washington, DC, with international transportation to and from Basel, Switzerland.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
4/18 - Technical Question & Answers added to solitication, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
The United States Air Force Band will be attending an event in Basel, Switzerland in July 2025. A round-trip, international, palletized shipment between Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, DC and Messe Basel in Basel, Switzerland is required. Bi-directional, international, door-to-door, white glove packing, transportation, customs clearance, and delivery is required for USAF Band items and equipment. The shipment includes approximately three pallets consisting of musical instruments, audio equipment, uniforms, and additional miscellaneous gear. The Vendor will provide trained, certified, and fully qualified personnel, supervision, task management, technical services, and required tools. The Vendor will be required to coordinate equipment movement and must be able to navigate all logistics between the two locations, including customs.
Update #1 ·
The United States Air Force Band will be attending an event in Basel, Switzerland in July 2025. A round-trip, international, palletized shipment between Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, DC and Messe Basel in Basel, Switzerland is required. Bi-directional, international, door-to-door, white glove packing, transportation, customs clearance, and delivery is required for USAF Band items and equipment. The shipment includes approximately three pallets consisting of musical instruments, audio equipment, uniforms, and additional miscellaneous gear. The Vendor will provide trained, certified, and fully qualified personnel, supervision, task management, technical services, and required tools. The Vendor will be required to coordinate equipment movement and must be able to navigate all logistics between the two locations, including customs.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Question_Answers.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement Basel.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment 5 - Provision and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Pricing Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 4 - Basel Tattoo Shipment Manifest.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Combined Synopsis - CO Signed.pdf |
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