SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Custom Clearance
- Notice Date
- 8/5/2025 8:37:04 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 488510
— Freight Transportation Arrangement
- Contracting Office
- FA5587 48 CONS (ADMIN ONLY NO REQ) APO AE 09461-5120 USA
- ZIP Code
- 09461-5120
- Solicitation Number
- FA558725Q1009
- Response Due
- 8/12/2025 6:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/27/2025
- Point of Contact
- Nathan Worswick, Phone: 3142261782, Valerie Cuevas, Phone: 3142261965
- E-Mail Address
-
nathan.worswick@us.af.mil, valerie.cuevas@us.af.mil
(nathan.worswick@us.af.mil, valerie.cuevas@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- NONE No Set aside used
- Description
- HM Revenue and Customs permit USAFE-UK HNCC/ Transportation & Customs, as owner of the US Visiting Force special format (non-VAT) EORI, to appoint agents for electronic/automated clearance if cargo meets Visiting Forces Relief Customs Procedure Code criteria. The service provider shall comply with the responsibilities and tasks outlined in this PWS. The appointed customs agent (known herein as Service Provider) shall: Provide Customs Clearance Services for United States Visiting Forces United Kingdom, and their authorized components within a 3 business day working period.The service provider shall enter Data into HM Revenue and Custom Service (HMRC) Customs Declaration System (CDS) computer program, provided to them on a Pro-Forma document created by USAFE-UK HNCC/T&C, to accomplish the customs clearance. No more than 3 validated errors within a 30 calendar day period are allowed.The provider shall be required to have a working copy of CDS and access to HMRC customs portals to enter the data provided by USAFE-UK HNCC/T&C.The service provider shall use innovative approaches to efficiently and effectively accomplish PWS tasks, functions, and requirements in a quality manner at reduced costs- producing savings whenever possible and fostering pride and ownership in work performed. The service provider shall suggest amendments to proposed procedures as appropriate for US Government discussion with HMRC USVF Policy. The service provider shall provide trained and competent customs service agents that can consistently provide services IAW the requirements of the USVF customs applicable standards and guidelines. Customs clearance in CDS allows USVF to be exempt from import duty and VAT which will require the service provider to assure this exemption is met. This will be measured by notifications of cargo being cleared and no charges for USVF for those exempt areas.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/3162fd34269447f186d726865d7ca805/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: RAF Mildenhall, GB-SFK, GBR
- Country: GBR
- Country: GBR
- Record
- SN07536598-F 20250807/250805230045 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
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