The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Department of State needs a small business to provide warehouse services and receive items from U.S. sources being shipped to embassies and consulates overseas.
Key Details
The Department of State needs a small business to provide warehouse services and receive items from U.S. sources being shipped to embassies and consulates overseas. The contractor will provide cross-dock warehouse services, unloading and receiving services, and warehouse services, including facility and equipment for handling freight. The contractor must be able to provide services within a 30-mile commute of the U.S. Post Office Facility at 1102 A St., Tacoma, WA 98402.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your capabilities by email to Contracting Officer, Sarah Cass, at CassSL@state.gov, addressing each of the above requirements. You must also complete the Contractor Information Sheet attached.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience.