Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services- JAXPORT
ID: HTC71125RR001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)USTRANSCOM-AQSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: STEVEDORING (V114)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c7e9b57402b24e9c868cb3118a30357d/view
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    The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is planning to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) at various locations within JAXPORT, including Blount Island and the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal. The contract, anticipated to be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, will span from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030, with a potential six-month extension available until January 31, 2031. This procurement is crucial for supporting the import and export of Defense Transportation System (DTS) sponsored cargo, ensuring efficient handling of surface moving cargo and processing for simultaneous shipments across multiple transportation modes. Interested parties should prepare for the RFP release on SAM.gov, expected in early 2025, and may contact Contract Specialists Nashae J. Perez at nashae.j.perez.civ@mail.mil or Anthony J. Laudano at anthony.j.laudano.civ@mail.mil for further information.

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    Nashae J. Perez
    (618) 817-9463
    nashae.j.perez.civ@mail.mil
    Anthony J. Laudano
    anthony.j.laudano.civ@mail.mil
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    The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is planning to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) at various Jaxport locations, including Blount Island and the Jaxport Cruise Terminal. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement set to span from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030, with a possible six-month extension available until January 31, 2031. The procurement will follow FAR Part 15 and FAR Part 12 regulations, with proposals evaluated based on price and technical factors under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) standard. Interested parties may begin submitting proposals once the RFP is made available on SAM.gov, expected in early 2025. No physical copies will be distributed. Key contact points include Contract Specialists Anthony J. Laudano and NaShae Perez, along with Jennifer E. Dunham as the Contracting Officer. This initiative exemplifies USTRANSCOM's commitment to sourcing essential terminal services to support military and civilian maritime operations effectively.
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