INL Haiti Freight Forwarding

The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for freight forwarding services in support of the Gang Suppression Force mission in Haiti. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number 191NLE26I0027 and NAICS code 488510, is not a solicitation for proposals and does not obligate the government to award a contract; it is solely intended to gather information on industry capabilities and assess the feasibility of a small business set-aside under the 8(a) program. Respondents must provide detailed information including company name, point of contact, UEI and CAGE codes, nature of participation (prime, teaming partner, or subcontractor), SBA certifications such as 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, or WOSB, and a comprehensive statement of capabilities, with particular emphasis on DDTC and ITAR compliance, as well as demonstrated experience handling shipments to high-risk areas. The submission deadline is June 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with responses required via email to the designated points of contact. If a contract is awarded, it will involve comprehensive freight forwarding operations including air and ocean transport, customs clearance, warehouse handling, local trucking, hazardous material transport, and vehicle shipment between the United States and Haiti, governed by strict packaging, labeling, and preservation standards requiring modular reusable containers, waterproofing, insect infestation prevention, NIST-certified weighing, and detailed inventories. Performance will be evaluated based on metrics such as shipping damage, documentation accuracy, packing compliance, customs delays, and customer complaints, with adjectival ratings of Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory directly impacting award fee eligibility. The contractor will be required to furnish all equipment, materials, and personnel, comply with DOT and IATA regulations, maintain proper insurance, ensure legal authority for operations, and adhere to anti-trafficking requirements under FAR 52.222-50 Alternate I. Contracts are anticipated to be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, potentially including options for extension totaling up to five years, with payments processed via electronic funds transfer to the U.S. Department of State’s designated financial office and invoicing submitted electronically to DOSPayments@state.gov. The estimated annual contract value ranges from $20,000 to $3,00