Logistical Support Services for the U.S. Mission in Paris – France
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. Embassy in Paris, France, is soliciting proposals for Logistical Support Services for the U.S. Mission. This will result in a firm-fixed-price purchase order, anticipated to be part of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, for a base year and four option years. The opportunity is unrestricted. Quotations are due by May 18, 2026, at 17:00 CET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive logistical support, including moving, assembly, and event preparation for U.S. Embassy offices and residences within the Ile de France region. Services encompass furnishing vehicles, licensed drivers, and moving technicians; packing and handling goods; and trash removal.
Key requirements include:
- Vehicles equipped with pallet jacks, dollies, blankets, and tool kits, including those with rear lifts.
- Qualified personnel capable of lifting up to 105 kilos, using handling equipment, possessing ID, working independently, tracking inventory, using GPS, and speaking French and basic English.
- Maintaining a base of operations within 40 km of the Chancery building.
- ISO 14001 certification and compliance with local French regulations.
Clarifications from Q&A (most recent document):
- Storage of items in government warehouses is not permitted due to security.
- Moving artworks is excluded from the scope.
- Equipment installation/de-installation/connection is not included; only moving electric/electronic equipment.
- Subcontractors are allowed for urgent requests if declared in the offer (minimum three-year sub-contract) and capable of performing the service.
- Delivery of new furniture/equipment directly from suppliers is not covered; only items from the Embassy warehouse with an inventory code.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (under an anticipated IDIQ contract).
- Period of Performance: One base year (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027) with four one-year option periods (through August 31, 2031).
- Minimum Order: 300.00 € (including VAT)
- Maximum Order: 330,000.00 € yearly (including VAT)
- Value Added Tax (VAT): 20%, priced as a separate line item.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 18, 2026, at 17:00 CET.
- Submission Method: Electronic to Pariscontracting@state.gov. Proposals must be in English, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format, not exceeding 30MB per file.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section 1 (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, and proof of SAM Registration.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Evaluation considers price, technical compliance, and contractor responsibility (financial resources, business ethics, organization, experience, skills, equipment, and eligibility).
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting an offer.
Additional Notes
A pre-proposal conference was scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 11:00 CET.