R--Passport/Visa Courier and Support Services
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PSC
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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. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for Passport/Visa Courier and Administrative Support Services. This requirement seeks a contractor to provide essential courier and administrative support for NRC's international travel needs. The upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide the following services:
- Pickup and Delivery: Collect and deliver passports, visa applications, and other travel documents from NRC Headquarters in Rockville, MD, to the U.S. Department of State Special Issuance Agency in Washington, D.C., or appropriate foreign embassies in the D.C. Metropolitan Area. Return documents to NRC or applicants.
- Confirmation: Provide telephone or email confirmation of delivery/retrieval to the NRC COR within 24 hours.
- Document Review: Review all travel documents for completeness, omissions, and errors, contacting the NRC COR or relevant office if issues are found.
- Status Monitoring: Monitor the status of all NRC travel documents with the Passport Office or appropriate embassies. Services are required Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Hybrid Firm-Fixed Price/Cost-Reimbursement Purchase Order.
- Duration: Five years total.
- NAICS: 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Service), with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Wage Determination: Prices must be consistent with Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4269 dated December 23, 2025.
- RFQ Posting: Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 31310026Q0043 is expected to be posted on or about April 24, 2026.
- Proposal Due: The closing date for receipt of proposals will be on or about May 15, 2026.
- Published: April 9, 2026.
Additional Notes
The RFQ and all future information, including amendments, will be distributed solely through FedConnect. Hard copies will not be available. Interested parties should contact Carolyn.Cooper@nrc.gov to be added to the distribution list in FedConnect by April 23, 2026. All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with the applicable NAICS code (492110) at the time of proposal submission.