Consolidated Receiving Point - Seattle
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for Consolidated Receiving Point Services in the Seattle and Tacoma, WA port areas. This effort aims to identify U.S. Small Businesses capable of providing warehouse, consolidation, and shipping preparation services for supplies, equipment, and household effects destined for overseas embassies and consulates. Responses are due by June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include comprehensive warehouse operations, receiving, consolidation, and preparation for shipment. Key capabilities sought are:
- Cross-dock warehouse services (not freight forwarding).
- Unloading and receiving for diverse freight sizes, including heavy and large items (up to 30 tons/3,000 cubic feet with 24-hour notice).
- Warehouse facility with a minimum of 20,000 sq ft dedicated space, racking, and capacity for up to 40,000 cubic feet, located within a 30-mile commute of Tacoma, WA.
- Loading and stowing standard sea containers.
- Local delivery of small packages in the Seattle metropolitan area.
- Computer-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) for inventory and tracking.
- Liability coverage for loss/damage up to $5,000,000.
- On-site packing and crating, including hazardous materials, with certified staff and compliance with regulations.
- Ability to track Government-Furnished Property and household effects.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 493110 (Logistics Support Services)
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
- Published: June 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested U.S. Small Businesses must submit their capabilities via email to Sarah Cass (CassSL@state.gov). Responses should clearly address each of the listed requirements with examples of previous direct contract or commercial experience. Additionally, vendors must complete and submit the attached Contractor Information Sheet, which requests details on business identification, contact information, ownership, socio-economic status, SAM registration, accounting practices, and proposed warehouse facility specifics (location, floor plan, loading docks).
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. The U.S. Department of State is not bound by any agreement, explicit or implied, based on responses to this Sources Sought.