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Guatemala - Tourism Operator Logistics Services

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19GT5026Q0070Federal

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The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City is seeking a qualified tourism and logistics operator to provide comprehensive ground transportation, meal, and lodging services in support of official field visits across all departments of Guatemala, including remote areas that require all-terrain vehicle access. The contract is a firm-fixed price purchase order with a one-year duration beginning at the time of award, and it requires the vendor to act as the sole coordinator for all logistical elements of each trip, including scheduling, vendor management, and documentation. Transportation must be safe, reliable, and professionally driven, while lodging must meet strict standards for hygiene, safety, and comfort, and meal services must be tailored to the specific needs of travelers and local participants throughout the duration of each visit. All offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a proposal, or their submission will be deemed non-responsive. The procurement is subject to the tax provisions outlined in FAR 52.229-12 regarding certain foreign procurements. The solicitation number is 19GT5026Q0070, with a NAICS code of 561520, and responses are due by August 18, 2026. Offers must be directed to the designated point of contact, Scott Dargus and Ingrid Cifuentes, at GuatemalaBids@state.gov, and the performance location is set in Guatemala City, Guatemala. There is no specific set-aside for small businesses or other categories, and the opportunity is open to all eligible entities meeting the stated requirements.

General Info

Provide safe transportation, lodging, and meals for U.S. official visits across Guatemala under firm-fixed price contract.

Agency

Department Of State → Usembassy Guatemala CityView Agency

NAICS

561520 - Tour OperatorsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Guatemala, GT-GU, 01016, GTM

Set-Aside

NONE

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RFQ+19GT5026Q0070+-+Guatemala+-+Tourism+Operator+Logistic+Services.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of State → Usembassy Guatemala City
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Department Of State → Usembassy Guatemala City
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Ingrid Cifuentes

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The Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala seeks a qualified tourism/logistics operator to provide integrated ground transportation, meal, and lodging services in support of field visits to departments throughout Guatemala.


The purpose of this firm-fixed price purchase order is to acquire in-country logistics services in Guatemala for the US Embassy, Public Diplomacy Section in accordance with the statement of work.


The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award.


Objectives


  1. Secure safe, reliable, and professionally driven transportation to departments throughout Guatemala, including remote areas requiring an all-terrain vehicle.
  2. Arrange meal services in accordance with the detailed specifications, addressing the scheduling and logistical needs of designated travelers and local participants for the full duration of each trip.
  3. Coordinate lodging that meets the hygiene, safety, and comfort standards specified in this SOW at each destination.
  4. Serve as the Embassy's single logistics and administrative coordinator for transportation, meal, and lodging arrangements; including scheduling, vendor management, and required paperwork, for each trip.

Pursuant to FAR 4.1102(s), offeror shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal. Failure to be registered at the time of proposal submission shall deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsive to the solicitation requirements and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of proposals/offers.  


This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)  

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