EUR/Athens - Passenger Transportation services in Attica, Greece.
Overview
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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. Department of State, American Embassy Athens, is seeking quotations for Passenger Transportation Services in Attica, Greece. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for as-needed services. The award will be based on the lowest price among acceptable quotations. Quotations are due January 29, 2026, by 14:00 (Athens Time).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide passenger transportation services within Athens city, 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), with extensive local knowledge of Athens. Drivers will undergo background checks.
- Equipment: Provision of hands-free communication equipment.
- Support: Ability to provide replacement vehicles within one hour's notice.
- Insurance: Inclusion of Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract 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 Embassy estimates the total volume of services will not exceed $150,000, with no single purchase exceeding $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). VAT is not applicable due to the Embassy's tax exemption.
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside mentioned.
- Submission Deadline: January 29, 2026, by 14:00 (Athens Time).
- Questions Deadline: January 20, 2026, by 12:00 local time.
- Published Date: January 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted electronically to Athensoffers@state.gov with the subject line "Quotation 19GR1026Q0008 Enclosed". Submissions should be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, with a 25MB file size limit per email (multiple emails allowed for larger submissions). Required documents include:
- SF-18
- Attachment 1 (Pricing List)
- Additional information as required
- Section 5 (Representations and Certifications, FAR Provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-2)
- Proof of SAM Registration Award will be based on the lowest price among acceptable quotations, considering past performance and technical acceptability.
Eligibility & Notes
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Athens, 91 Vas. Sophias Avenue, 10160, Athens, Greece.
- NAICS Code: 485999 - All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation.
- Payment: No advance payments will be made. Payment will be in local currency via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 30 calendar days, with electronic invoicing preferred.