The federal contract IDV award is for the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) contingency contract, managed by the Department of Defense United States Transportation Command. The contract provides for contingency sealift services, including ocean transportation charters, intermodal movements, infrastructure, and management expertise, to support worldwide Department of Defense operations. The award is a multiple-award indefinite delivery contract with a base period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029, one 5-year option period, and a 6-month extension. The contract is not set-aside and is open to all qualified participants. The prime contractor is Western Towboat Company, a family-owned maritime transportation service provider based in Seattle, Washington that specializes in tug and barge operations. Western Towboat Company has extensive experience supporting federal maritime operations, having secured numerous prime and subcontract awards from agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, NOAA, and the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command. The VISA contract aims to provide contingency sealift services globally, with participating contractors committing a percentage of their U.S. flag vessel capacity to the program's various stages. The government has made several changes to the VISA Terms and Conditions, including removing the Liner Terms and Conditions and incorporating them into the Universal Service Contract, as well as revising the facility clearance and pricing methodology requirements. The government is seeking industry comments on the draft Terms and Conditions prior to an Industry Day in May 2024 to review the forthcoming Request for Proposal.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $0 | 9/12/24 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) - 2024 Renewal | HTC71124RWV01 | Department of Defense United States Transportation Command | Solicitation 2/2 | 6/27/24, 1:26 PM | |
Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) - 2024 Renewal | HTC71124RWV01 | Department of Defense United States Transportation Command | Pre-Solicitation 1/2 | 3/14/24, 1:42 PM |