19TC1025Q0004 - Diplomatic Post office (DPO) Services

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Title:  

19TC1025Q0004 - Diplomatic Post office (DPO) Services

Agency:  

U.S. Department Of State

State:  

District of Columbia

NAICS Code:  

561431

Industry:  

Shipping Services

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Proposal

Solicitation ID:  

19TC1025Q0004

Open Date:  

3/27/2025

Close Date:  

4/25/2025

Project Duration:  

5 years

Last Updated:  

4/24/2025

Description:
The purpose of this contract is to handle and process outgoing and incoming Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) mail bags from and to the United States Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The contract will be for a one-year period with four optional one-year periods of performance. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and services required to complete the work. Key responsibilities include picking up mail bags from the airline and delivering them to the embassy, processing all necessary paperwork for clearing DPO mail bags, and arranging payment for dispatching outgoing DPO mail bags. The contractor must also provide a project manager who can communicate in English. Some key points to consider: • The contract has a minimum order quantity of 1000 bags and a maximum order quantity of 20,000 bags per year. • The contractor must provide a detailed invoice for each agency, including a breakdown of costs by weight. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to labor standards and equal opportunity. • The contractor must provide a plan for ensuring the quality of its work and for addressing any issues that may arise during the contract period.
Attached Files:

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Contact Information:

Chelsea Geier(Contracting Officer)

AbuDhabiContracts@state.gov

(971) 24142200

Budget Estimate (AI):

$250,000 – $1,000,000

The budget for this contract is likely to be in the range of $250,000 to $1,000,000 per year, based on the estimated volume of mail bags to be handled (6000 incoming and 400 outgoing per year) and the costs associated with labor, materials, equipment, and services. The actual budget will depend on the specific services provided and the rates agreed upon in the contract. Factors that may influence the budget include the efficiency of the contractor's operations, the level of service required by the embassy, and any changes in the volume of mail or regulations that may affect the contract.

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