Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award - USACE Publication Depot Parcel and Package Shipping Services
ID: W912HQ25S0057Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

PACKAGING AND PACKING BULK MATERIALS (8135)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 14, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to award a sole-source contract to Federal Express Corporation for parcel and package shipping services, essential for the distribution of publications to various USACE sites. The contractor will be responsible for providing both domestic and international shipping, ensuring continuous accountability, with standard ground shipping as the preferred method and the option for overnight shipping as needed. This procurement is part of a mandatory sourcing solution under the Next Generation Delivery Service 2 (NGDS-2) IDIQ contract, with the contract period set from February 9, 2025, to February 8, 2026. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by April 14, 2025, to Contract Specialist Parker Condit at Parker.Condit@usace.army.mil.

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Mar 31, 2025, 7:04 PM UTC
The document provides details about the Next Generation Delivery Services (NGDS-2) contract opportunity, which involves international and domestic express package delivery for the U.S. Federal Government, with service requirements including time-definite door-to-door delivery, transportation, and customs processing. The contract covers a four-year base period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2026, with options for extensions, and multiple contracts may be awarded for flexibility in service provision. Interested vendors can contact designated contract specialists for more information and submit bids or proposals.
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