ISTF Barge Support
ID: M6740025Q0007Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING OFFICERFPO, AP, 96379-5002, USA

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation (483113)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL FREIGHT (V115)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9e76f730c1fe4abc98a3455a56789d17/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is soliciting proposals for barge transportation services to support the Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 in the Ie Shima Coral Runway Project in Japan. The contractor will be responsible for providing roll-on/roll-off barge transport capable of accommodating various equipment, ensuring safe and compliant transportation while meeting military operational needs. This contract includes a maximum of 28 scheduled movements between Naha Military Port and Ie Shima Port, with the potential for up to 10 emergent movements on short notice, spanning from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Interested parties should contact Capt Caleb Rogers at caleb.h.rogers.mil@usmc.mil or Angela Dash at angela.j.dash.civ@usmc.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Capt Caleb Rogers
    (315) 645-4643
    caleb.h.rogers.mil@usmc.mil
    Angela Dash
    angela.j.dash.civ@usmc.mil
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    SF1449 M67400-25-Q-0007 ISTF Barge Support.pdf
    The government document pertains to solicitation M6740025Q0007, which seeks proposals for barge transportation services required by the Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to support the Ie Shima Coral Runway Project in Japan. The contractor is tasked with providing roll-on/roll-off barge transport capable of carrying diverse equipment, ensuring safe transportation while adhering to local regulations and satisfaction of military operational needs. Key deliverables include a maximum of 28 scheduled movements between Naha Military Port and Ie Shima Port, alongside up to 10 emergent movements on short notice. The contract spans from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, requiring compliance with performance standards around timing, safety, and effective communication with various stakeholders, including port authorities. The contractor is also responsible for managing scheduling conflicts and adjusting plans in response to weather conditions, emphasizing a proactive approach to logistical challenges. This solicitation exemplifies the federal government's commitment to ensuring necessary transport logistics for critical military operations while promoting compliance with safety and regulatory frameworks during service provision.
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