Sources Sought for Emergency Transportation on an ADHOC or Just Needed Basis
ID: W912EK24TRANSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ROCK ISLANDROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, USA

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c235e82f36964bc89b352de7b922e7b5/view
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    The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Rock Island District, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide emergency transportation services for flood fight supplies and equipment on an ad hoc basis. The procurement aims to identify logistics companies capable of mobilizing transportation within four hours and delivering essential materials such as pumps, sandbags, and barriers, primarily within the continental U.S., while adhering to strict operational protocols, including a two-hour response time for bids and compliance with adverse weather conditions. This initiative is crucial for ensuring timely resource availability to communities facing natural disasters, emphasizing the government's proactive approach to flood mitigation. Interested parties must submit their Capability and/or Product Statements via email to Allison Longeville by October 10, 2024, at 2 PM Central Time, with no reimbursement for costs incurred in response to this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Allison Longeville
    Allison.A.Johnson@usace.army.mil
    Ryan R. Larrison
    Ryan.R.Larrison@usace.army.mil
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    20240918_Emergency_Transportation_Sources_Sought.docx
    The document outlines a government request for logistics companies to provide emergency transportation services for flood fight supplies and equipment on an ad hoc basis. Providers must have flatbed trailers capable of transporting specified materials and located within 200 miles of designated areas in Iowa and Illinois. Key requirements include a two-hour response time for bids, the ability to mobilize transportation within four hours, and compliance with operational protocols for adverse weather conditions. Equipment specifications involve 48-foot or longer trailers, including flatbed or specialized models, and team drivers are preferred for expedited delivery. The deliveries will focus on essential supplies to mitigate flooding impacts, including pumps, sandbags, and barriers, with a delivery scope primarily within the continental U.S. Bidders must provide pricing and estimated arrival times at pickup and delivery points. This initiative underscores the government's proactive stance in ensuring resources are available for communities facing natural disasters while maintaining strict cargo exclusivity and operational efficiency.
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