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19AR2026Q0036Federal

Submission Closed08/19/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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La licitación 19AR2026Q0036, liderada por la Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Buenos Aires junto al Departamento de Estado, busca contratar servicios de transporte terrestre de correo entre Ezeiza y la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. El servicio requiere el traslado seguro y oportuno de correspondencia en esta ruta específica, y el contrato resultante será de precio fijo. Aunque el aviso actual es prelicitación y la licitación aún no está disponible en SAM.gov, se espera que se publique próximamente, momento en que se abrirá el periodo de presentación de ofertas. Se requiere que todos los oferentes estén debidamente registrados en el sistema federal SAM antes de enviar su propuesta, conforme a la normativa FAR 52.204-7, y se recomienda inscribirse con anticipación. Las propuestas deberán enviarse únicamente por correo electrónico a los contactos designados, no excediendo los 30 MB por mensaje, y deben presentarse antes del plazo límite del 30 de julio de 2026 a las 15:00 horas. El gobierno puede adjudicar el contrato basándose exclusivamente en las ofertas recibidas, sin negociaciones adicionales, y todas las fuentes calificadas están invitadas a participar.

General Info

Transporte terrestre de correo entre Ezeiza y Buenos Aires, precio fijo, propuestas hasta 30 de julio de 2026, registro SAM obligatorio.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Buenos AiresView Agency

NAICS

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Buenos Aires, AR-C, 1426, ARG

Set-Aside

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 15

Presolicitation

Type ChangedAug 5

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Amendment 1Aug 10

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineAug 19

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/19/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Buenos Aires

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Buenos Aires

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Contacts

Rodríguez Gastón

contact@example.gov

George Rivas

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The requirement is for providing the ground transportation of mail from Ezeiza Airport in Buenos Aires to the US Embassy Buenos Aires.

The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with up to 6-month option periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.

The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract.

All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.

This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021) Electronic Submission/Responses: This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 30 MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.

Post date: August 5th, 2026.