Ocean and Intermodal Cargo Transport 2019

The Ocean and Intermodal Cargo Transport 2019 (OICT-19) is a multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle focused on providing comprehensive ocean and intermodal cargo transportation services for the U.S. Department of Defense. Based on the pre-solicitation notice and subsequent task orders, the contract enables decentralized ordering officers to acquire maritime logistics and transportation capabilities globally. The vehicle supports the movement of diverse cargo types, including military vehicles, equipment, ammunition, general freight, and humanitarian aid supplies across international maritime routes, with a particular emphasis on supporting military deployment and distribution requirements.

The task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a fixed-price with economic price adjustment pricing structure, with contract values ranging from approximately $16,000 to $29.9 million and typical performance periods of one month. The primary prime contractors include large maritime logistics companies such as Maersk Line Limited, American President Lines, Liberty Global Logistics, Farrell Lines Incorporated, and Tote Maritime subsidiaries. The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command appears to be the predominant funding agency, though task orders also involve the Department of the Army. No set-aside designations were used in the awarded task orders, indicating full and open competition. Typical places of performance include international locations such as Japan, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and various continental United States ports, reflecting the global nature of military logistics support.