RFP#19NP4026R003 -Shipping and Packing Solicitation
ID: 19NP4026R003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY KATHMANDUWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT (R706)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0e55a526f7d342d48af8287648c2f075/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is soliciting proposals for shipping and packing services through RFP#19NP4026R003 for the U.S. Mission in Kathmandu, Nepal. The contract, structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), encompasses a range of services including packing, freight handling, forwarding, cargo storage, and customs clearance for household effects, unaccompanied air baggage, and general cargo. This procurement is vital for ensuring efficient logistics support for the mission, with a performance period of one year and a guaranteed minimum order of 10,000 lbs, up to a maximum of 150,000 lbs annually. Interested contractors should contact Sunil Pandit at pandits@state.gov or William J Miskelly at MISKELLYWJ@state.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sunil Pandit
    014234564
    pandits@state.gov
    William J Miskelly
    014234000
    MISKELLYWJ@state.gov
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    RFP-19NP4026R003 -Shipping and Packing Solicitation.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (RFQ Number S-19NP4026R0003) is for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) shipping and packing services for the U.S. Mission in Kathmandu, Nepal. The contract covers packing, freight handling, forwarding, cargo storage, and customs clearance for various items, including household effects (HHE), unaccompanied air baggage (UAB), and general cargo. The period of performance is one year, with a guaranteed minimum order of 10,000 lbs and a maximum of 150,000 lbs annually. Key requirements include adherence to packing specifications, detailed inventory lists, proper handling of government-furnished materials, and specific storage area criteria. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, materials, and transportation, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government and local regulations. A Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP) will monitor performance, with a threshold of no more than one customer complaint per month.
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