Diplomatic pouch handling and shipping services
ID: 19SP5025Q0005-Amendment1Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION (R604)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/27ed30a23e984c3980f5069079e6f6ae/view
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    Description

    The Department of State, specifically the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, is seeking qualified contractors to provide diplomatic pouch handling and shipping services. This procurement involves the management and transportation of diplomatic mail, which is crucial for maintaining secure and efficient communication between the embassy and various governmental entities. The solicitation has been amended to include updated provisions regarding Offeror Representations and Certifications, emphasizing compliance with federal contracting regulations and anti-discrimination standards. Interested parties should contact Stetson A. Sanders at sanderssa@state.gov or by phone at 34915872223, or Aurora Lopez de Larrinzar at lopezay@state.gov or 34915872297 for further details and to ensure compliance with the updated requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stetson A. Sanders
    34915872223
    sanderssa@state.gov
    Aurora Lopez de Larrinzar
    34915872297
    lopezay@state.gov
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    Amendment no. 1.docx
    This document is an amendment to a solicitation issued by the American Embassy in Madrid, specifically concerning contract ID PR15031138. The primary purpose of the amendment is to update solicitation provisions, including Offeror Representations and Certifications, as mandated by recent executive orders addressing diversity and discrimination. Key updates include changes to FAR Clause 52.212-3 regarding certifications for small business classifications, including various designated categories such as Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The document outlines procedural instructions for offerors to acknowledge receipt and respond to the amendment, highlighting compliance requirements related to federal contracting regulations. An emphasis is placed on the importance of maintaining accurate representations in the System for Award Management (SAM) and on the need for contractors to adhere to anti-discrimination and labor standards as a condition for contract fulfillment. This amendment reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to improve accountability and transparency within federal contracting processes and to promote inclusive economic opportunities.
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