Transportation Service for the U.S. Embassy Baku, Azerbaijan
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 Baku, Azerbaijan has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract (No. 19AJ2026D0006) for Transportation Services. This contract was awarded non-competitively due to "unusual and compelling urgency" for high-level U.S. Government principal travel, as detailed in the Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC). The opportunity is classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside in the metadata.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive passenger transportation services in Baku, Azerbaijan, including vehicles with and without drivers. Services encompass unlimited transportation within Baku and a 40 km radius for up to 10 working hours daily, and 24-hour unlimited airport transfer service. Vehicle types include sedans, vans, SUVs, minibuses, buses, and trucks. Qualified drivers with specific skills, licenses, and experience are required, and background checks will be conducted.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ
- Period of Performance: 30 days, from January 20, 2026, through February 18, 2026. No option years.
- Value: Minimum Guarantee of 1,000.00 AZN (approx. $589 USD); Maximum Value of 595,000.00 AZN (approx. $350,000 USD).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5) - Note: Awarded non-competitively as justified by JOFOC.
- Place of Performance: Baku, Azerbaijan.
Justification for Award
The JOFOC explains that the contract was awarded on an "other than full and open competition" basis due to security concerns and the need for short turnaround times for VIP travel arrangements, citing "unusual and compelling urgency." This justification indicates a sole-source award was anticipated, with two entities (Grand Taxi MMC and S.A. LTD LLC) having expressed interest.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Published Date: February 13, 2026
- Notice Response Date: March 6, 2026
- Primary Contact: Michael Pitts, pittsmm@state.gov, 00994124883300
- Secondary Contact: Anar Rzayev, RzayevA@state.gov, 00994124883300