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V--International Expedited Freight Forwarding Service

Agency: INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE / DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES
Location: HERNDON, VA
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement look up NAICS codes
PSC code: V119 - Transportation, Travel, and Relocation Services (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Sep 8, 2026
Status

Closing soon

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Agency: INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE / DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES
Location: HERNDON, VA
NAICS: 488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement
Scope: Federal

Posted Date: September 8, 2026 Procurement Office: The Department of the Interior (DOI) ¿ Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) Response Due Date: September 23, 2026, at 1000 AM EST NOTICE OF INTENT SYNOPSIS: The DOI, IBC, AQD on behalf of Peace Corps¿ Office of Operations & Security intends to award three Contracts to Cavalier, EWC, and DBA, on a sole source basis for International Expedited Freight Forwarding Services.

These Contracts are anticipated to include a 12-month base period and four 12-month Option Periods.

The intended procurement is classified under North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) Code 488510 ¿ Freight Transportation Arrangement.

This is a Sole Source procurement under the authority of Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12 ¿ Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

There are only three responsible sources, and no other services will satisfy agency requirements.

Description of Requirement: The Peace Corps Office of Operations & Security (Facilities Management Division) requires specialized international 4PL freight-forwarding, logistics, and customs-brokerage services for shipments originating from Peace Corps Headquarters to overseas Peace Corps posts in more than 60 countries.

This requirement directly supports Volunteer health, safety, and operational infrastructure.

Primary shipment categories include: ¿ Temperature-Sensitive Medical Logistics: Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biological materials, and prescription medications requiring continuous temperature maintenance (+2°C to +8°C, -20°C, and -80°C). ¿ Dangerous Goods: IATA Class 9 hazardous materials, including non-removable lithium-ion batteries installed in IT and medical diagnostic units. ¿ D...

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