Packing and Crating Services - US Embassy Kigali

The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive logistics services encompassing packing, freight handling, forwarding, cargo storage, customs clearance, and other related functions for shipments that originate from, are consigned to, routed through, or moved within Kigali. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price agreement with an initial base period of one year and the possibility of four additional one-year options at the discretion of the U.S. Government. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award and are invited to submit quotations, which may be evaluated and awarded without further discussion. A pre-quotation conference is planned to provide additional information, with its date detailed in the solicitation. This opportunity is open to all responsible sources, and the procurement falls under the NAICS code 488991. The Department of State’s Embassy office in Washington, DC, is managing the solicitation, with contact points Jack Swetland and Lysette Mananda available for inquiries. The contract emphasizes timely and efficient handling of shipments within the defined geographic area of Kigali, ensuring compliance with applicable customs and logistical requirements for government shipments.