Notice of Intent to Sole Source-UPS Domestic Ground and Express Delivery Package Services
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

PEACE CORPSPEACE CORPSPEACE CORPS OACMWASHINGTON, DC, 20526, USA

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: STEVEDORING (V114)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c2ee7d65c0a847a487b13af0146015a0/view
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source-UPS Domestic Ground and Express Delivery Package Services

    The Peace Corps, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Acquisition and Contract Management, on behalf of the Office of Post Logistics and Support Division, intends to award a sole-source fixed price modification via purchase order # 1145PC23F0215 to United Parcel Service (UPS) for additional domestic ground and express package delivery services. UPS is a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative delivery solutions, and operates in more than 200 countries and territories. They provide domestic ground and express package delivery services to Peace Corps.

    This procurement is being conducted under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C), which allows for a sole-source order in the interest of economy and efficiency. The order is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, and all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

    This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or a solicitation of offers. However, the Government will consider written responses from all responsible sources received by 11:00 am Washington, DC local time, March 15, 2024. Written responses must include sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the requirement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

    Please email any quotation/response to the contracting Officer at cgardner@peacecorps.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Clifton Gardner
    cgardner@peacecorps.gov
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