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The U.S. Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, a defense agency, has awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) valued at $710,002,500 to S & D International Transportation And Logistics Services GMBH, a German transportation and logistics company, for Port Operations & Related Transportation Services (PORTS). The IDC has a period of performance through May 31, 2034 and was awarded on June 1, 2024 without any set-aside designations. This multiple-award IDC will provide the agency with a range of stevedoring, terminal operations, cargo handling, equipment leasing, and recycling/commodity support services at various commercial ports and locations across Europe, Turkey, Georgia, Germany, and Italy to support the logistics and transportation needs of the Department of Defense.
A sample $2,500 firm fixed price delivery order was issued on June 1, 2024 to provide a minimum guarantee under the IDC. The original solicitation, posted on March 24, 2023, sought sources capable of the full spectrum of PORTS services, including 24/7 operations as designated by the contracting officer, to support the import and export of Defense Transportation System cargo across multiple Combatant Command areas of responsibility. Industry engagement, including a virtual industry day and one-on-one discussions, was initiated prior to solicitation release.
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