Diplomatic Pouch Delivery Service

The United States Department of State is seeking a vendor to provide diplomatic pouch delivery services for the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia. The services include in-country customs clearance, pick-up, and delivery of U.S. Government diplomatic pouch shipments. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services to perform the required tasks. The contract will be for a base year with four option years, and the total duration of the contract shall not exceed 4 years and 6 months. The contractor must be able to converse in English and Russian and have experience in logistics and transportation. • The contractor will provide transportation and outbound brokerage services, including customs duties and loading and unloading of mail. • The contractor will provide air transportation costs for outbound shipments, including fuel and security charges. • The contractor will provide storage fees for inbound shipments. • The contractor will provide a fee per trip for delivery and pick-up services. • The contractor will provide transportation of perishable (cold-chain) shipments.