19TC1025Q0003 Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) Services
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY ABU DHABIWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Private Mail Centers (561431)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION (R604)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/253e153f66ad4b7d90fd5237c22b5dd9/view
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    The Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, has issued a special notice regarding the cancellation of solicitation number 19TC1025Q0003 for Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) Services. This cancellation is due to a change in the scope of work, and a revised solicitation with updated requirements will be released shortly. The DPO services are crucial for the efficient mailing and distribution of correspondence within diplomatic operations. Interested parties should note that the amendment emphasizes the importance of acknowledging this cancellation to avoid future offer rejections, and they can contact Kadlec Shelly at kadlecsr@state.gov or Islam Mokbel at mokbelia@state.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kadlec Shelly
    97124142200
    97124142696
    kadlecsr@state.gov
    Islam Mokbel
    97124142629
    97124142696
    mokbelia@state.gov
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    19TC1025Q0003_SF30.pdf
    This document is an amendment to solicitation number 19TC1025Q0003, issued by the American Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The primary purpose of this amendment is to cancel the solicitation in its entirety due to a change in the scope of work. The embassy intends to release a revised solicitation with an updated scope shortly. The amendment outlines the administrative procedures required for acknowledging the cancellation, emphasizing that failure to acknowledge could result in the rejection of future offers. It also specifies that, while this amendment changes the solicitation status, all other terms and conditions of the referenced documents remain unchanged and in full force. The contracting officer, Chelsea Geier, is responsible for signing off on this amendment. The amendment was officially dated March 24, 2025, indicating the timeline of the document's execution and the intentions of the U.S. government concerning contracting processes. This document showcases the ongoing adjustments within government contracting as circumstances and project requirements evolve.
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