R--Passport/Visa Courier and Support Services

SOL #: 31310026Q0043Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

ROCKVILLE, MD, 20855, United States

Place of Performance

Rockville, MD

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

Courier And Messenger Services (R602)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/655b31e844bf419d8cc40eb91faddbd9/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 9, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 27, 2026

Response Deadline

May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

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. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for Passport/Visa Courier and Administrative Support Services. This requirement is for a hybrid firm-fixed price/cost-reimbursement Purchase Order with a five-year period of performance. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a geographic restriction. RFQ No. 31310026Q0043 is expected to be posted around May 1, 2026, with proposals due on or about May 15, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide essential courier and administrative support for NRC's international travel requirements. Key services include:

Pickup and Delivery: Transporting passports, visa applications, and related travel documents between NRC Headquarters in Rockville, MD, and the U.S. Department of State Special Issuance Agency or foreign embassies in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.
Document Review: Reviewing travel documents for completeness and accuracy, and coordinating with the NRC Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or relevant offices for corrections.
Status Monitoring: Tracking the status of all NRC travel documents with the Passport Office or appropriate embassies.
Confirmation: Providing telephone or email confirmation of document delivery or retrieval within 24 hours.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
Contract Type: Hybrid Firm-Fixed Price/Cost-Reimbursement Purchase Order
Period of Performance: 5 years
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Service), Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
RFQ Posting Date (Est.): On or about May 1, 2026
Proposal Due Date (Est.): On or about May 15, 2026
Distribution List Request Deadline: April 24, 2026
Published Date: April 24, 2026

Eligibility & Submission

Geographic Restriction: Offerors must have a facility physically located within 30 miles of NRC's Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland.
Distribution: The RFQ and all subsequent information will be distributed solely through FedConnect. Interested parties must contact Carolyn.Cooper@nrc.gov to be added to the distribution list.
SAM Registration: Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov (www.sam.gov) with NAICS code 492110 and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number to receive the solicitation and be considered for award.