Storage services in Mexico City
ID: 19MX9025Q0002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN EMBASSY MEXICO - NASWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Warehousing and StorageT (493)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT (R706)
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    The Department of State is seeking qualified vendors to provide storage services in Mexico City for the American Embassy's INL program. The primary objective is to secure adequate warehousing services, including the storage, loading, offloading, inventorying, and maintenance of INL items, with the contractor responsible for safeguarding all stored property throughout the contract period. This procurement is crucial for ensuring efficient logistics operations within U.S. diplomatic missions, with the contract set to begin on January 1, 2025, and a potential for four yearly renewals. Interested parties must submit their proposals, including required documentation, by October 31, 2024, and can contact Mara Granados at granadosm@state.gov for further information.

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    The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is soliciting quotations (RFQ number 19MX9025Q0002) for storage services in Mexico City, with a deadline for submission by October 31, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror providing the lowest acceptable price. Proposals must include several documents, such as SF-1449, pricing information, and proof of registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). The required services include the storage of up to 60 skids monthly for one year, as well as loading and unloading services. The contract will be firm-fixed-price, payable in Mexican pesos for local firms and U.S. dollars for U.S. firms, and will be effective from January 1, 2025, with the possibility of four yearly renewals. Invoicing will occur monthly, and compliance with local VAT regulations is required for reimbursement. Furthermore, contractors must maintain employee conduct standards and safeguard sensitive information. The RFQ details contract clauses, evaluation factors, and compliance requirements, emphasizing adherence to applicable federal regulations and standards. This procurement underscores the U.S. Government's commitment to efficient logistics operations within its diplomatic missions.
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