Emergency Air Transportation Services
ID: 12639525Q0086Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR FREIGHT (V111)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ddd2affa58724fdab6c98a5586791e0c/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 17, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is soliciting proposals for emergency air transportation services to support the National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS) during animal disease outbreaks. This procurement involves a fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract set aside for small businesses, requiring vendors to provide comprehensive quotes that include pricing schedules and proof of SAM registration. The services are critical for the timely and secure transportation of materials essential for responding to animal health crises, including expedited delivery of temperature-sensitive and hazardous materials, with a strong emphasis on compliance with safety regulations and effective communication with government officials. Interested vendors should contact Linda Washington at linda.w.washington@usda.gov or call 301-357-4973 for further details regarding the solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
Linda Washington
(301) 357-4973
linda.w.washington@usda.gov
Files
Title
Posted
12639525Q0086.pdf
Mar 18, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for emergency air transportation services related to animal disease outbreaks. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for five years and set aside for small businesses. It includes detailed requirements for the transportation of materials vital to the National Veterinary Stockpile, which responds to potential animal disease threats. Vendors are instructed to provide complete quotes, including a signed SF 1449 form, pricing schedules, and proof of SAM registration. Transportation services may include expedited delivery, temperature-sensitive materials, hazardous materials, and heavy equipment, all requiring compliance with stringent safety and regulatory standards. The contractor will be responsible for real-time monitoring of shipments, offering 24/7 service with capacity for rapid response during emergencies. The document emphasizes the need for compliance with various transportation regulations, insurance requirements, and the ability to ensure the security of all shipped goods. Additionally, the contractor must maintain effective communication with government officials and perform under performance testing during emergency scenarios. This contract is significant for ensuring preparedness against animal health crises.
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