Opportunity
SAM #19AG1026Q0008
Sole Source Procurement for Swissport Freight Handling and Storage Services in Algiers, Algeria
Buyer
U.S. Embassy Algiers
Posted
April 09, 2026
Respond By
April 09, 2026
Identifier
19AG1026Q0008
NAICS
488119, 493190, 488510, 493110, 493120
This opportunity involves the U.S. Department of State's Office of Acquisitions Management at the Foreign Service Institute planning a sole source procurement for Swissport freight handling and storage services in Algiers, Algeria. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Office of Acquisitions Management, Foreign Service Institute - Office of Foreign Missions, U.S. Mission to the United Nations - OEM/Vendor: - SPA SWISSPORT ALGERIE - AHB (Swissport) - Services Requested: - Swissport Freight Handling and Storage Services - Safe and secure storage of diplomatic pouch and mail - Handling of incoming pouch shipment deliveries (unclassified/classified) - Storage of perishable medical shipments - Notifications of shipment arrivals and damage - Monthly invoicing to the Financial Management Center - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source award based on a signed Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) - Swissport is the only named and required provider - Services must be performed at Airport Houari Boumediene Cargo Freight and the U.S. Embassy Algiers - Estimated contract value is approximately $72,383 USD, reflecting a 10% increase from the previous period - No specific products or part numbers are listed; focus is exclusively on specialized freight handling and storage services
Description
SUBJECT: Freight Handling and Storage Services
SOLICITATION TYPE: Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Brand Name
This is a pre-solicitation notice for planning purposes only. U.S. Embassy Algiers intends to solicit quotations for Swissport Freight Handling and Storage Services. This procurement is being conducted as a vendor name acquisition based on a signed Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC).
SERVICE REQUIRED:
Swissport Freight Handling and Storage Services, including but not limited to Handling the incoming pouch shipment deliveries both unclassified/classified for the Mission. Safe and secure storage of Diplomatic Pouch and Mail,
DELIVERY LOCATION: 05, Chemin Cheikh Bachir El Ibrahimi, El Biar, Algiers 16030, Algeria.
POINT OF CONTACT: Algiers_Procurement@state.gov
The formal solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov on or around April 08, 2026.
NOTE: This is not a request for quotations. Do not submit quotes in response to this notice.