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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Retrograde Pouch Airfreight Services for U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe

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PR15296581Federal

Submission Closed05/24/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Government has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for retrograde pouch airfreight services to support the U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. The designated provider for this service is Airline Cargo Partners (Qatar Airways), identified under NAICS code 481112, with the contract expected to run for up to six months. The justification for a sole source award is based on the determination that only Qatar Airways can meet the agency's specific requirements for these airfreight services, in accordance with 41 USC 253(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1. This notice is not a request for proposals, but rather fulfills the requirement to publicly disclose the intention to award a contract on a sole source basis. Nevertheless, the Department is open to considering capability statements, proposals, or quotations from other responsible sources. The procurement process is being managed by the U.S. Department of State, with primary contact Roderick Byrd, Contracting Officer, and secondary contact Dickson Togara, both located at the U.S. Embassy in Harare. Interested parties must respond by May 24, 2025. The period of performance, place of performance, and rationale for sole source selection are clearly outlined, ensuring regulatory compliance and transparency.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to Qatar Airways for six-month retrograde pouch airfreight to Harare.

Agency

Department Of State → ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

NAICS

481112 - Scheduled Freight Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Harare, DC, ZWE

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

justification-and-authorization

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justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 9

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Notice updatedMay 9

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Response DeadlineMay 24

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Submission Closed

05/24/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of State → ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of State → ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Contacts

Roderick Byrd

contact@example.gov

Dickson Togara

contact@example.gov

Full Description

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the Government to award on sole source basis a contract for Retrograde
Pouch Airfreight Services for the U.S. Embassy Harare. This contract shall be under NAICS code
481112 to Airline Cargo Partners (Qatar Airways). The estimated period of performance is up to 6
months.

This is a sole source requirement in accordance with authority citation, 41 USC 253(c) (1), and
Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source no other supplies or
services will satisfy agency requirements. Airline Cargo Partners (Qatar Airways), is considered
as the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency
requirements. See attached J&A.

The services will be provided in Harare, Zimbabwe. This is not a request for proposal and the
intent of this notice is to meet regulatory disclose requirements, however, all responsible sources
may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the
Department. Point of contact is Roderick Byrd– Contracting Officer.