V -- FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT

Notice Date

November 19, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Agency for International Development, Office of Procurement, M/OP/EER/MTP, RRB, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20523-7803

ZIP Code

20523-7803

Solicitation Number

M/OP-02-165

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist, Yvonne Wilson, Telephone No. 202-712-1163; Fax No. 202-216-3396

E-Mail Address

http://www.usaid.gov (ywilson@usaid.gov)

Description

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) contemplates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a five (5) year (two years firm with three, one year options) freight forwarding and booking services for shipments of commodities/food donation assistance to least developed countries in accordance with Titles II and III of Public Law 480 (P.L. 480). Under this award, USAID may also generate needs for cargoes consisting of either bulk grains or packaged agricultural commodities from such programs as, but not limited to, the Food for Progress Act of 1985, Section 416(b) of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, and other logistical activities as needed. USAID may also, in accordance with the transportation element of the P.L. 480 -- Titles II and III, require services under this award which provide emergency food shipments to least developed countries in the form of bulk grains and processed packaged commodities to those least developed countries beyond the regular programmed shipments being made by the World Food Program and the Private Voluntary Agencies. USAID intends to make one (1) award from this RFP to the most responsible firm/organization whose proposal offers the greatest value to the Government. The NAIC Code for the above award is 488510. The preferred method of distribution of USAID Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) information is via the Internet. (By exception, USAID can provide solicitations on a 3.5" floppy disk (Microsoft 97 format), via e-mail, or in hard copy.) This CBD notice can be viewed and downloaded using the Agency Web Site. The solicitation, once issued, can be downloaded from the Agency web site. You are encouraged to access the solicitation via the Internet as this eliminates possible delays associated with mailing, in general, and particularly from overseas Missions. The USAID Worldwide Web address is http://www.usaid.gov. Select "Business and Procurement" from the home page, then "USAID Procurements." On the following screen, select "Download Available USAID Solicitations". Here you will see a list of all new solicitations. You must confirm in writing to the contact person noted above that you have received this solicitation through the Internet. As the recipient of this solicitation document, you are responsible for ensuring that you have received it from the INTERNET in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Further, be aware that amendments to solicitations are occasionally issued and will be posted on the same Internet site from which you downloaded the solicitation. Generally, the Contracting Officer will issue amendments to all those who have sent in the written confirmation of solicitation receipt. However, USAID does not guarantee that an amendment will be issued to you directly based upon written confirmation that you have downloaded the solicitation from the Internet. You are therefore advised to regularly check the USAID Internet site for amendments. Interested parties may also request a written copy of the RFP by mailing a request for the RFP to: U.S. Agency for International Development, M/OP/EER/MTP, Ronald Reagan Building, Room 7.09-064, Washington, D.C. 20523, Attn: Yvonne WIlson. All written requests must include four self-addressed mailing labels. The RFP will be mailed and available on the Agency Web Page not less than 15 days after this notice is issued. No phone requests will be accepted. No RFP will be available for pick-up. No walk-ins. Questions must be directed to Yvonne Wilson, Contract Specialist, U.S. Agency for International Development, M/OP/EER/MTP, Ronald Reagan Building, Room 7.09-064, Washington, D.C. 20523, (Phone 202-712-1163).*****

Web Link

http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd (http://www.usaid.gov)

Record

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