EUR/Athens - Passenger Transportation services in Attica, Greece.
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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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. Embassy in Athens, Greece, is soliciting quotations for Passenger Transportation Services in Attica, Greece, including Athens city and its international airport. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeks to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a responsible company offering the lowest acceptable price. The prime contractor must be an established business with all required licenses and a permanent address in Greece. Quotations are due by January 29, 2026, at 14:00 noon (Athens Time).
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide on-demand passenger transportation services within Athens, to/from Athens International Airport (AIA), and throughout the surrounding Attica areas. Key requirements include:
- Vehicles: Latest model, excellent condition, air-conditioned Sedans (4 passengers), SUVs (4 passengers), and Minivans (7+1 or 8+1 passengers).
- Drivers: Qualified, experienced, appropriately licensed and insured, proficient in English (Level 2 minimum), possessing local knowledge of Athens, and subject to background checks.
- Equipment: Hands-free communication equipment for drivers.
- Support: Provision of replacement vehicles within one hour's notice.
- Insurance: Inclusion of Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance.
Contract Details
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Period of Performance: One (1) year for the BPA, with individual BPA Calls having their own performance periods.
- Estimated Value: The estimated volume of services will not exceed $150,000. No single purchase will exceed $15,000.
- Pricing: Prices shall be in Euros, fixed for the entire BPA period, and provided by service type and seasonal period (Low, Medium, Peak).
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in local currency within 30 calendar days. VAT is not applicable due to the U.S. Embassy's tax exemption.
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission. The prime contractor must operate an established business with all required licenses and a permanent address in Greece. Subcontracting is permissible, but the prime contractor must still meet these establishment and licensing requirements. No specific set-aside applies.
- Submission: Quotations must be submitted electronically to Athensoffers@state.gov with the subject line "Quotation 19GR1026Q0008 Enclosed".
- Required Documents: SF-18, Attachment 1 (Pricing List), additional information, Section 5 (Representations and Certifications, FAR Provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-2), and Proof of SAM Registration.
- File Requirements: Files must be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, with a maximum size of 25MB per file. Multiple emails are permitted for larger submissions.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest price among acceptable quotations, with past performance and technical acceptability also reviewed.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quotation Submission Deadline: January 29, 2026, by 14:00 noon (Athens Time).
- Primary Contact: Dresden A. Kalin / Iosif Dalezios (AthProcurement@state.gov).