Transportation services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR15705278
- Agency
-
US Embassy Bern
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- PSC
- AS15 Transportation R&D Svcs; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, & Rail; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- Place of performance
- Bern Bern 3007 Switzerland
- Points of contact
-
- Anna Peglow berngsocontracting@state.gov +41313577278
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Bern is soliciting qualified vendors to provide heavy transportation services, including trucks, drivers, and warehouse facilities for operations in Switzerland during January 2025. The Department of State is procuring this service with a proposal deadline of December 4, 2025. Key requirements include heavy trucks equipped with hard sides and roller beds capable of accommodating L463 pallets, Swiss-licensed drivers, vehicles approved for airport and tarmac operations, and a 5-ton minimum capacity forklift. Vendors must also maintain a warehouse facility within one kilometer of Zurich Airport with 24-hour access, restroom facilities, equipment for loading and weighing pallets, and covered weather-protected areas for palletization. The solicitation does not specify formal evaluation criteria but requires vendors to submit proposals with pricing and proof of qualifications, including documentation of licensing, facility capabilities, and vehicle rental options, to BernContracting@state.gov. Additional inquiries may be directed to the same email address.
No set-aside designation applies to this procurement opportunity. The solicitation does not identify current contractors or incumbent vendors, nor does it provide a specific award value or budget range. The contract encompasses transportation of equipment between Zurich Airport and Davos, Switzerland, with services including pickup, delivery, and return transportation, along with optional vehicle rental capabilities for Davos-based operations. The scope requires winter-capable vehicles for mountain road travel and mandates that a government representative ride in the truck cab during all transport operations. Performance will take place in Bern, Switzerland (postal code 3007), with primary operations centered at Zurich Airport and the Davos location.
Notice text
Procurement Announcement: Heavy Transportation Trucks and Drivers for January Operations
The U.S. Embassy in Bern is seeking a qualified vendor to provide heavy transportation trucks and drivers for operations between Zurich Airport and Davos, Switzerland during the month of January.
Requirements:
Trucks and Drivers:
- Trucks must have hard sides and roller beds capable of accommodating L463 pallets.
- Drivers must be licensed to drive in Switzerland.
- Vehicles must be approved to operate on airport grounds and tarmac for aircraft loading.
- Warehouse Facility:
- The vendor must have a warehouse facility located within one kilometer of Zurich Airport.
- The facility must provide:
- 24-hour access.
- Restrooms for personnel.
- Equipment to load and weigh L463 pallets.
- A covered and weather-protected area for palletization of equipment for aircraft loading.
- Forklift Capability:
- The vendor must provide a forklift with a capacity of 5 tons or greater to:
- Unload pallets at Zurich Airport and Davos.
- Reload pallets in Davos and at Zurich Airport.
- The vendor must provide a forklift with a capacity of 5 tons or greater to:
- Transportation Conditions:
- Trucks and trailers must be equipped for driving in snow conditions on mountain roads.
- A government representative will be required to ride in the cab of the truck during transport.
- Vehicle Rental Option:
- The vendor must be able to provide vehicles for rent without drivers to be based in Davos during this time, if required.
Scope of Work:
- Pickup of equipment at Zurich Airport.
- Delivery to Davos, Switzerland.
- Return pickup in Davos and delivery back to Zurich Airport.
Interested vendors must meet all requirements and provide proof of licensing, facility capabilities (including restroom availability), and vehicle rental options.
Submission Details:
Please submit your proposal, including pricing and proof of qualifications, to BernContracting@state.gov. For any questions, contact BernContracting@state.gov.
Thank you for your interest in supporting the U.S. Embassy Bern’s operations.
Similar open opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presolicitation for U. S. Mission Geneva Official Vehicle insurance | Department of State | No set-aside | |
| Solicitation for MSG Cook Services | Department of State | No set-aside |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity