Non-Temporary Storage of Retrograde (NTS-R)

USTRANSCOM has issued an RFI (TRANSCOM26R005) to gather information from businesses capable of providing non-temporary storage for retrograde containerized household goods belonging to military and civilian personnel from the U.S. Department of War. The services required include comprehensive, long-term storage, handling, and management of household goods arriving from overseas, primarily at the ports of Norfolk, VA, and Oakland, CA. The government anticipates a need for storage capacity up to 30 million pounds, with annual receipts of approximately 9 million pounds and releases of 3 to 9 million pounds. Facilities are expected to be within 50 miles of these ports. USTRANSCOM is seeking details on company capabilities, pricing structures (e.g., firm fixed price, monthly/quarterly storage rate, handling-in/out charges), experience with federal government storage services, understanding of Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) Retrograde services, familiarity with Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) and Defense Personal Property (DP3) Claims and Liability Business Rules, reporting capabilities, personnel experience, and plans to mitigate storage capacity barriers. Responses are due by February 2, 2026.

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) issued a Request for Information (RFI) (TRANSCOM26R005) to gauge the business community's capability to provide non-temporary, long-term storage services for retrograde containerized household goods (HHG). This RFI seeks comprehensive storage solutions for military and civilian personnel of the U.S. Department of War (DoW), specifically for HHG arriving from overseas at East and West coast ports (Norfolk, VA, and Oakland, CA). The anticipated storage need is up to 30 million pounds, with an annual receipt of approximately 9 million pounds and release of 3 to 9 million pounds. Contractors will be responsible for receiving, storing, releasing, and managing HHG, including documentation, entitlement monitoring, fumigation, and claims settlement. Facilities are required within a 50-mile radius of the specified ports. USTRANSCOM is seeking company information, facility details, and ability to comply with future requirements for lease/ownership proof and specific reports (flood plain, fire marshal, ISO Rate Credit). Responses are limited to 12 pages and due by April 6, 2026.

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) seeks proposals for Non-Temporary Storage of Retrograde Containerized Household Goods (NTS-R) for U.S. Military and civilian personnel. The contractor will manage storage facilities capable of handling up to 30 million pounds of household goods annually, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key responsibilities include operating storage facilities near the Ports of Norfolk, VA, and Oakland, CA, managing handling-in and handling-out of goods, and resolving loss or damage claims. Facilities must meet strict safety, climate control, and security standards, including remote climate monitoring and fire suppression systems. The contractor must also provide a secure, web-based IT system for managing shipments and reporting, adhering to cybersecurity requirements like NIST SP 800-171. Personnel will undergo background checks, and strict cyber incident reporting protocols are mandated. This contract ensures secure and efficient storage for military and civilian household goods returning to the CONUS.

USTRANSCOM has issued an RFI (TRANSCOM26R005) to gather information from businesses capable of providing non-temporary storage for retrograde containerized household goods belonging to military and civilian personnel from the U.S. Department of War. The services required include comprehensive, long-term storage, handling, and management of household goods arriving from overseas, primarily at the ports of Norfolk, VA, and Oakland, CA. The government anticipates a need for storage capacity up to 30 million pounds, with annual receipts of approximately 9 million pounds and releases of 3 to 9 million pounds. Facilities are expected to be within 50 miles of these ports. USTRANSCOM is seeking details on company capabilities, pricing structures (e.g., firm fixed price, monthly/quarterly storage rate, handling-in/out charges), experience with federal government storage services, understanding of Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) Retrograde services, familiarity with Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) and Defense Personal Property (DP3) Claims and Liability Business Rules, reporting capabilities, personnel experience, and plans to mitigate storage capacity barriers. Responses are due by February 2, 2026.