Global Heavyweight Services (GHS) J&A for Ceiling Increase
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUS TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)USTRANSCOM-AQSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

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TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR FREIGHT (V111)

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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), is seeking to increase the ceiling of the Global Heavyweight Services (GHS-1) contract by $67,200,000, raising the total from $348,423,689.98 to $415,623,689.98. This increase is necessary to continue providing critical door-to-door heavyweight delivery services for international and domestic shipments, which are essential for the readiness of warfighters and other federal agencies, particularly in light of unforeseen challenges such as COVID-19 impacts and increased demand. The modification is justified under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) due to unusual and compelling urgency, and competitive offers were not sought for this increase as the GHS-2 source selection is currently underway. Interested parties can contact Jesika A. DeArmond at jesika.a.dearmond.civ@mail.mil or Easten R. Holle at easten.r.holle.civ@mail.mil for further details.

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    The USTRANSCOM Directorate of Acquisition is requesting an increase to the Global Heavyweight Service (GHS)-1 contract ceiling by $67,200,000, raising it from $348,423,689.98 to $415,623,689.98, to support services through January 31, 2023. This modification is necessary due to several unforeseen factors, including the absorption of the CAT A contract, higher-than-anticipated awarded rates, increased demand and rates due to COVID-19 grounding passenger flights, delayed shipment reporting revealing higher costs, and protest delays for the GHS-2 source selection. The GHS-1 contract provides critical door-to-door heavyweight delivery services for international and domestic shipments for the DoD, other Federal Government agencies, and cost-reimbursable contractors. The statutory authority for this action is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency, as implemented under FAR 6.302-2, as any delay in services would cause serious injury to warfighter readiness by disrupting the delivery of essential supplies. Competitive offers were not sought for this specific increase as GHS-2 is in source selection, but GHS-1 and GHS-2 participation is open to all eligible CRAF carriers. The original GHS-1 rates were determined fair and reasonable, and market research confirmed the commercial availability and competitiveness of these services. A competitive source selection for GHS-2 is currently underway to address future needs.
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