19KU2024Q0013 - DPO Mail Services
ID: 19KU2024Q0013Type: Solicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY KUWAITWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops) (561439)

PSC

HUSBANDING SERVICES—MATERIAL HANDLING (M2AD)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3006a91eac1844e7b79317b6b07375be/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Mail Delivery and Clearance Services under the solicitation titled "19KU2024Q0013 - DPO Mail Services." The procurement involves a one-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with an option for an additional year, focusing on the daily transportation of Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) mail between the Embassy and Camp Arifjan, as well as weekly transportation of diplomatic pouch mail to Kuwait International Airport. This service is crucial for ensuring timely and reliable mail operations for embassy functions, with a maximum service limit set at KWD 35,000 and minimum orders totaling KWD 3,000. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by September 25, 2024, and are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Mohamad Zalzale or Maryam Sabri via the provided email or phone numbers.

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    Mail services RFQ 19KU2024Q0013.pdf
    The document constitutes a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the American Embassy in Kuwait for a one-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Mail Delivery and Clearance Services. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by September 25, 2024. The RFQ emphasizes the necessity of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility and outlines the required submission components, including specific forms and certifications. Services required include daily transportation of Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) mail between the Embassy and Camp Arifjan, as well as weekly transportation of diplomatic pouch mail to Kuwait International Airport. The contractor must provide qualified personnel and vehicles, manage customs clearance, and maintain communication equipment during operations. The document also details the evaluation factors, contract clauses, and performance expectations. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan will monitor contractor performance, with specified thresholds for acceptable service. Furthermore, the RFQ stipulates that the maximum service limit is KWD 35,000, while minimum orders must total KWD 3,000. The contract reflects the U.S. government's focus on ensuring timely and reliable mail services for embassy operations.
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