Travel management center services

Added: Aug 27, 2013 6:16 am The American Embassy in New Delhi, India anticipates awarding requirement type contract with transaction fee based on a fixed rate per transaction for providing travel management center services. The contract period of performance will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with four one-year renewal options at the option of the government. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to Embassy of the United States of America, New Delhi and its consulates in Hyderabd and Kolkata, India. This solicitation is to require performance of on-site travel management and related services. The contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative, direct labor personnel and required equipment to accomplish all work as required in the contract. The estimated numbers of air tickets booked annually for the Embassy of the United States in New Delhi and its consulates in Hyderabd and Kolkata are 7,834 both international and domestic. These are estimated figures only and are not guaranteed. In addition, services include booking of bus and rail tickets, providing airport transfers and meet and assist services at airports for official visits. Anticipated performance is for a one-year base period and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. Embassy of the United States in New Delhi intends to conduct a pre-quotation conference and site visit for the purpose of answering questions concerning this solicitation on September 24, 2013 at 1100 hours sharp. Instructions on how to participate in the conference and site visit are provided in the solicitation document and its cover letter.

All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. The deadline for submission of offers is October 11, 2013 by 1700 hours (Indian standard time). Instructions on how to complete and submit the offer are provided in the solicitation (Section 3 and its addendum) and its cover letter. Please read the solicitation document carefully before submitting an offer The solicitation will be released on September 11, 2013 with a response time thirty days after the solicitation issuance date. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Only offers received within the response timeframe will be considered by the Government. The solicitation and all related documentation will be posted on FedBizOpps. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation, all of its supporting documents, and any applicable amendments posted on FedBizOpps. All requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist at: vedij@state.gov on or before September 17, 2013 by 1700 hours.