Praia - Cash Transportation Service Contract

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Praia, Cabo Verde, is conducting a sole-source procurement for secure cash transportation services under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 11.105, supported by a Justification and Approval compliant with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.305. The contract, identified as solicitation 19CV1026Q0002, is a Firm Fixed Price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a base period of one year and four optional one-year renewal periods, allowing for a maximum performance duration of five years, with potential six-month extensions per option under applicable clauses. Services involve the secure transportation of U.S. Government funds between the U.S. Embassy Chancery, Annex, and BCA Bank in Plateau, Praia, approximately three to four times per month, for an estimated total value of $233,423.14 over the entire contract term. The contractor must provide armored vehicles, vetted personnel cleared by the Regional Security Officer, and escorted access to sensitive locations in accordance with U.S. Embassy security protocols and Cabo Verdean law. The contract requires compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including whistleblower protections, personal identity verification, workers’ compensation under the Defense Base Act, tax provisions for foreign fixed-price contracts, and strict payment and invoicing procedures. A key provision mandates that all contractor personnel must comply with Department of State identification card policies and clearly identify themselves as non-federal employees. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where offerors must be technically acceptable and responsible under FAR 9.1, and award will go to the lowest-priced eligible offeror. All proposals must be submitted electronically by June 15, 2026, to PraiaProcurement@state.gov in English, accompanied by a completed SF-1449, proof of SAM registration, proof of DBA insurance, and completed representations and certifications. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is designated as the Class B Cashier, with full authority to monitor performance and enforce compliance. The Department of State Office of the Inspector General retains unrestricted access to contractor records and facilities for audit purposes. Additionally, the contractor must obtain all necessary local licenses, avoid organizational conflicts of interest, and disclose any non-compliance with prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment or FASCSA-list