Freight Handling and Storage Services
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Algiers has issued a pre-solicitation notice for Freight Handling and Storage Services in Algiers, Algeria. This procurement is intended as a sole source acquisition for Swissport Freight Handling and Storage Services, justified by the airline's selection of the on-the-ground cargo handler. The formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) is expected to be posted on SAM.gov around April 08, 2026, with a response date of April 09, 2026.
Scope of Services
The required services include, but are not limited to:
- Handling incoming unclassified and classified pouch shipments.
- Safe and secure storage of Diplomatic Pouch and Mail.
- Timely handling of pouch shipments.
- Monthly invoicing.
- Storage of perishable medical shipments.
- Notifications of shipment arrivals.
- Notifications of any observed or suspected damage to pouches.
Services will be performed at Airport Houari Boumediene Cargo Freight, supporting the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Algiers, Algeria.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Request for Quotation - Brand Name)
- Contracting Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) for simplified acquisitions.
- Estimated Value: DZD 9,396,388.49 (approximately US$ 72,382.88) for the entire period of performance, including options.
- Product Service Code: V111 (Air Freight)
- Place of Performance: El Biar, Algiers, Algeria.
Justification for Sole Source
A "Single Source Justification Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold" document explains that the airline (Lufthansa) dictates the on-the-ground cargo handler. As the U.S. Embassy cannot select an alternative company, Swissport (SPA SWISSPORT ALGERIE – AHB), chosen by the airline, must be utilized for these essential cargo handling services. The anticipated cost has been determined as fair and reasonable, based on a 10% increase over the previous performance period.
Timeline & Action
- Formal Solicitation Release: On or around April 08, 2026.
- Formal Solicitation Response Date: April 09, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT.
- Point of Contact: Algiers_Procurement@state.gov
NOTE: This is a pre-solicitation notice for planning purposes only. Do not submit quotations in response to this notice.