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Synopsis for 19MU2026Q0014 Diplomatic Pouch Services

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The U.S. Embassy in Muscat, Oman, is preparing to issue a solicitation for Diplomatic Pouch Services. This procurement will be conducted through a competitive process where all responsible sources registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) are invited to submit quotations. The contract to be awarded will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type, with a base performance period of one year and four additional one-year option periods, subject to government exercise. The government plans to select the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror deemed responsible. Electronic submissions are accepted, and the contract may be awarded without discussions based on initial proposals. The solicitation, identified as 19MU2026Q0014, had not yet been issued as of the latest update, but will be made available on the SAM.gov platform by the Embassy of the United States in Muscat. The solicitation pertains to NAICS code 492110 and is managed by the Department of State from Washington, DC. Points of contact for the procurement include Benjamin R. Deese and Daryl Bernardez, reachable via email. Interested contractors are encouraged to ensure their SAM registrations are active prior to submission to facilitate eligibility for award.

General Info

U.S. Embassy Muscat issues competitive IDIQ contract for Diplomatic Pouch Services, one-year base.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Muscat

NAICS

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Muscat, OM-MA, OMN

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NONE

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Pre-solicitation Notice for Diplomatic Pouch Services 19MU3026Q0014

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Muscat
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of State → US Embassy Muscat
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Contacts
Benjamin R. Deese
Daryl Bernardez

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The requirement is for Diplomatic Pouch Services at the U.S. Embassy in Muscat, Oman. Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Muscat Oman will launch the solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it is available. The anticipated performance period is for a base year with four one-year periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest-priced technically-acceptable offeror who is a responsible contractor. All contractors have to be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 5.207. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submission of proposals. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) type contract. Electronic offers or proposals will be accepted.

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