Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Los Angeles Field Office Document/Parcel Courier Service
ID: 20148777Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4ead4388f0634239b99183a7c04f2e40/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking a qualified contractor to provide document and parcel courier services for its Los Angeles Field Office. The contractor will be responsible for transporting documents and parcels among 15 designated CBP locations in the Los Angeles/Long Beach area, operating Monday through Friday, with a typical daily volume of 30-50 items, each weighing no more than 150 pounds. This service is critical for maintaining efficient operations within CBP, ensuring secure and timely delivery of sensitive materials. Interested parties should respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by contacting Christopher J. Shaw at christopher.j.shaw@cbp.dhs.gov, with the service period expected to commence on January 1, 2025, and extend through December 31, 2025, including four potential option years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher J. Shaw
    christopher.j.shaw@cbp.dhs.gov
    Files
    Title
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    1.1.4 DRAFT SOW Doucument Courier Service LAFO v.1.3.pdf
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a document courier service for the Los Angeles/Long Beach area to transport documents and parcels among 15 designated locations. The contractor is expected to operate Monday-Friday, delivering items weighing typically no more than 150 pounds, with a daily volume of 30-50 items. The service period spans from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with four potential option years. Performance requirements include same-day delivery, bonded personnel with clean backgrounds, and a uniformed appearance. The contractor is responsible for maintaining security protocols and ensuring that CBP items are not commingled with others. Additionally, the contractor must submit identification documents for couriers to CBP before service begins and adhere to strict operational hours. The document also outlines specific responsibilities for both the contractor and CBP, including provisions for unforeseen interruptions and holiday schedules. Overall, this RFP emphasizes the need for reliable, secure, and efficient courier services to facilitate CBP operations in the region.
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