- Country: USA
- Summary: Department of State Global TMC Services- Request for Information- ETSNext capable GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Travel Agent Services
- UST Ref No: 115196578
- Deadline: 14 Mar 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: DOS-RFI-TMC-2025
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- Description:
- Description
The Department of State is conducting market research and seeking vendor information to determine the capabilities of experienced travel management services companies (TMC) in providing travel agent services to Department of State offices, employees, their eligible family members (EFMs), locally employed staff, and invitational travelers of the Department of State and travelers of other tenant agencies located in U.S. Embassies and Missions globally. The Department intends to award a TMC services task order under the ETSNext refresh of GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Travel Agent Services contracts. This request for information (RFI) is targeted specifically at that vendor pool, and responses will be utilized for information and research purposes for the Department's Global TMC requirement.
The Department intends to expand TMC services beyond those currently serviced under ETS2. The Embassies added to the future Global TMC service requirement could include any of the countries with a diplomatic presence listed in the attached DOS Embassies Not Currently Serviced Under the ETS2 Contract attachment.
The NAICS code for these services is 561510.
Goals of the RFI
The purpose of this RFI is to:
Gather insights on available travel services. Identify potential vendors for future travel management services, with emphasis on global capabilities. Collect relevant information about the capabilities of Travel Management Companies.Specific Requirements
Vendors must specifically address the capabilities listed in the attached Global TMC Capabilities Questionnaire document.
RFI Submission Process
It is requested that all interested parties submit their capabilities and supporting documentation by e-mail to contracting officer, Travis Keon, at keontc@state.gov, no later than 11:00am EDT, March 14, 2025. Interested parties are advised to closely review all attached documents and review all tabs and applicable information listed in ... - Documents:
Global-TMC-Capabilities-Questionnaire.xlsx
DOS-Global-ETS2-TMC-Configuration-as-of-January-20.xlsx
DOS-Embassies-not-currently-Serviced-Under-the-ETS.xlsx
FY24-DOS-Cost-Construct-Transactions.xlsx
DOS-Airline-and-Rail-Ticketing-Counts-by-TMC-FY24.xlsx
CBA-Reconciliation-Requirements-for-Embassies.docx
Job-Aid-for-TMCs-using-PCS-Portal-Travel-Request-F.pdf
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINDepartment of State Global TMC Services- Request for Information- ETSNext capable GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Travel Agent Services - USA Tender
The STATE, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Department of State Global TMC Services- Request for Information- ETSNext capable GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Travel Agent Services. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 115196578 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-03-14.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
