Movement Control Transportation Liaison - Hungary

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), Distribution Management Center, Theater Movement Center issued a Sources Sought notice to conduct market research for non-personal Movement Control Transportation Liaison Services in the Republic of Hungary. The anticipated requirement involves a firm-fixed-price contract consisting of a 12-month base period starting March 15, 2027, three 12-month option periods, and a potential 14-day phase-in/phase-out transition. The contractor will provide a dedicated Subject Matter Expert (SME) to facilitate multimodal transit (highway, rail, river, and canal) of U.S. military cargo and personnel, avoiding transit delays and navigating host-nation requirements. Key duties include managing Hungarian diplomatic clearances, coordinating secure staging and Military Police escorts, utilizing the European Movement Control System (EMCS), and providing daily liaison at the Hungarian Ministry of Defense in Budapest. Mandatory SME qualifications require Hungarian nationality, residency, valid driver's license, professional C1-level fluency in both English and Hungarian, intermediate Microsoft Office skills, and at least three years of military cargo movement experience in Hungary within the last five years. Operations require coverage during normal duty hours (including U.S. holidays), 24/7 emergency response within two hours, and occasional EUCOM travel. Eligible vendors—specifically local national and host-nation commercial entities—are requested to submit capabilities statements of up to 10 pages and complete the Attachment 2 Requirements and Interest Sheet by November 20, 2026. The submission must include verifiable proof of SME qualifications, past performance, and optional preliminary pricing.