SAM #19GT5026Q0070

U.S. Embassy Guatemala Solicits Tourism Operator for Field Visit Logistics Services

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, Public Diplomacy Section, is seeking a qualified tourism/logistics operator to support field visits throughout Guatemala. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Guatemala, Public Diplomacy Section - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Integrated ground transportation services for up to 6 travelers per trip, including microbus and all-terrain vehicles for remote areas - Meal services: three meals per day for up to 6 travelers, plus up to 6 additional lunches for local participants, with traditional Guatemalan breakfast and full-course meals - Lodging services: hotel accommodations at INGUAT 2- or 3-star rated hotels, single-occupancy rooms, up to 3 nights per trip - Logistics coordination: scheduling, vendor management, paperwork, monthly coordination calls, real-time communication, and reporting - Quantities and Scope: - Up to 10 trips per year, with options to increase frequency - Each trip includes transportation, meals, and lodging for up to 6 travelers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Drivers must have at least 10 years of experience - Lodging must meet hygiene, safety, and comfort standards - Operator acts as single point of contact for all logistics and administrative coordination - Emphasis on quality assurance, confidentiality, and real-time communication - Excludes high tourism season (November to April) - Requires registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)

Description

The Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala seeks a qualified tourism/logistics operator to provide integrated ground transportation, meal, and lodging services in support of field visits to departments throughout Guatemala.

The purpose of this firm-fixed price purchase order is to acquire in-country logistics services in Guatemala for the US Embassy, Public Diplomacy Section in accordance with the statement of work.

The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award.

Objectives

Secure safe, reliable, and professionally driven transportation to departments throughout Guatemala, including remote areas requiring an all-terrain vehicle. Arrange meal services in accordance with the detailed specifications, addressing the scheduling and logistical needs of designated travelers and local participants for the full duration of each trip. Coordinate lodging that meets the hygiene, safety, and comfort standards specified in this SOW at each destination. Serve as the Embassy's single logistics and administrative coordinator for transportation, meal, and lodging arrangements; including scheduling, vendor management, and required paperwork, for each trip.

Pursuant to FAR 4.1102(s), offeror shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal. Failure to be registered at the time of proposal submission shall deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsive to the solicitation requirements and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of proposals/offers.  

This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)  

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