Praia-Local Inter-Island Ticketing Services
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. Embassy in Praia, Cabo Verde, under the Department of State, has issued a Presolicitation for Local Inter-Island Ticketing Services. This notice indicates that the formal solicitation is not yet ready but will be launched on SAM.gov when available. The services are restricted to domestic travel within Cabo Verde.
Scope of Work
The future contract will cover Local Inter-Island Ticketing Services for domestic travel exclusively within Cabo Verde. This will support the U.S. Embassy's operational needs in the region.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation not yet issued)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Anticipated Duration: One base year with four one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: February 20, 2026
- Anticipated Response Date: March 9, 2026 (for the presolicitation notice; the actual solicitation will have its own due date)
Evaluation
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
Additional Notes
A pre-quotation conference is planned, and its date will be announced in the forthcoming solicitation. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer (FAR provision 52.204-7). Prospective offerors are encouraged to register early. Electronic submissions will be accepted. The place of contract performance is the U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde. Primary contact is Albertina De Pina (lopesac2@state.gov).