Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) II - Pre-Solicitation Conference
Update 5/31/2023:
Due to high interest, the Government is offering a virtual attendance option to the DFTS II Pre-Solicitation Conference on 14 June 2023. Pre-registration is still required by providing the information included below to Mr. Christopher Frost @ christopher.t.frost4.civ@mail.mil, Ms. Cassandra Range @ cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil, and Ms. Amy Burk at amy.g.burk.civ@mail.mil no later than 07 June 2023, 12:00 PM CDT.
The Government will also conduct optional one-on-one scheduled sessions both in-person, occurring on 14 June 2023, and virtual, occurring on 15 June 2023.
Registration information:
Business Name
Attendee(s) Name and Title
Contact Information (email and phone)
Request for one-on-one session— **Please indicate the preference for an in-person or virtual time slot. Time-slots will be filled in the order in which requests are received.
Provide initial questions regarding the DFTS II solicitation. Request initial questions be submitted to USTRANSCOM no later than 09 June 2023, 12:00 PM CDT.
Virtual vs In Person Attendance
As a reminder, this is not a request for proposal or solicitation of any kind. The Government anticipates awarding a single indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract managing approximately 300,000 orders annually. The purpose of this Pre-Solicitation Conference is to provide an open forum for potential prime offerors to discuss the upcoming solicitation with the appropriate Government representatives. The meeting will encompass a briefing on the program’s history, an outline of the acquisition strategy, and the proposal submittal process.
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As part of continuing Market Research, the Government is planning to conduct a Pre-Solicitation Conference for the Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS-II) contract. The Government intends to hold a general session in the morning and conduct one-on-one sessions as scheduling allows.
Date: 14 June 2023 8:00 – 5:00
Location: Hilton Garden Inn O’Fallon
360 Regency Park Drive O'Fallon, IL 62269
Abstract: The overall scope of this program is to provide transportation services to support the DoD, and DoD contractors supporting DoD missions, such as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) and F-35 Programs. Services encompass support from receipt of the shipment request through final payment for services rendered. Support includes management of shipments to ensure required transportation is successfully completed. Transportation support is required for Freight All Kinds (FAK) shipments including, but not limited to, first destination transportation (vendor shipments), second destination, scheduled routes, DLA Disposition Services (formerly known as DRMS), unit moves, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) support, humanitarian/contingency support, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and surge shipments. Services shall be provided between various locations within the Continental United States (CONUS), including but not limited to, vendor facilities, DoD warehouses, consolidation facilities, and US Armed Forces Bases/Camps/Posts. Pickup and delivery may occasionally be necessary in Alaska and Canada (Outside CONUS (OCONUS)). Routes may include multiple stops and split pickups. The Government anticipates awarding a single indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract managing approximately 300,000 orders annually.
Purpose: The purpose of this Pre-Solicitation Conference is to provide an open forum for potential prime offerors to discuss the upcoming solicitation with the appropriate Government representatives. The meeting will encompass a briefing on the program’s history, an outline of the acquisition strategy, and the proposal submittal process. Following the briefings, USTRANSCOM will be conducting optional one-on-one scheduled sessions. Sessions will be filled on a first sign-up basis. In addition, the Government anticipates posting a RFI #3 with a draft Solicitation including all attachments and appendices on or around 02 June 2023.
Who Should Attend? All industry partners interested in this program are invited to attend. Due to space constraints pre-registration is required. Participants interested in attending the Pre-Solicitation Conference must pre-register by providing the information included below to Mr. Christopher Frost @ christopher.t.frost4.civ@mail.mil, Ms. Cassandra Range @ cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil, and Ms. Amy Burk at amy.g.burk.civ@mail.mil no later than 07 June 2023, 12:00 PM CDT. Please note – due to space constraints, the number of participants from each company attending the Government briefing portion of the agenda could be limited to a maximum of 1 or 2 personnel, depending on the number of reservations. There will be no limitations in the one-on-one sessions (if desired)
Registration information:
Business Name
Attendee(s) Name and Title
Contact Information (email and phone)
Request for one-on-one session—time slots will be filled in the order in which requests are received.
Provide initial questions regarding the DFTS II solicitation. Request initial questions be submitted to USTRANSCOM no later than 09 June 2023, 12:00 PM CDT.
Additional details will be posted prior to 14 June as needed. Please continue to monitor www.sam.gov for updates.
Department of Defense United States Transportation Command
5/23/23, 5:28 PM Request for Information/Draft PWS for DoD Freight Transportation Services
Added: Sep 08, 2014 9:18 am
This RFI is being issued for informational and planning purposes. Information gathered under this RFI will be used as market research. This means that information provided will be used exclusively within USTRANSCOM to facilitate decision making and will only be disclosed to the stakeholders of the requirement.This announcement is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of any kind. USTRANSCOM is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals for this requirement. This notice should not be construed as a commitment of any type by the Government to take or not take any action. Please note USTRANSCOM will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any entity which provides and/or attempts to provide information in response to this RFI.The Government is seeking information from the perspective of third party logistics (3PL) providers in response to the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this notice. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) contains requirements for transportation coordination services primarily supporting Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Services encompass support from receipt of a shipment request through final payment for services rendered. Support will include management of shipments to ensure required transportation is completed successfully, in a satisfactory manner. Transportation support is required for all DLA Freight All Kinds (FAK) shipments including, but not limited to, First and Second Destination, Scheduled Routes, DLA Disposition Services (formerly known as DRMS), Unit Moves, FEMA support, Humanitarian/Contingency support, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and surge shipments. Services will be provided between DLA locations and other DoD and non-DoD locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) via various equipment types, with the ability to add services for other DoD agencies.Interested parties are requested to submit responses to information provided in the attached RFI document.
HTC711-14-ZR09 Department of Defense United States Transportation Command
9/8/14, 9:18 AM Not listed
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number W91QVP-23-Q-0650.
This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-03, Effective: April 26, 2023.
The PSC is R706 – Logistics Support
The NAICS code is 488510 – Freight Transportation
A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure:
CLIN 0001 - Customs Support Services, QTY: 1, U/I: Job
CLIN 0002 - Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance (est.), QTY: 1, U/I: Each
Contractors shall review the “Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement” for the full description of requirements.
Date(s) and place(s) of performance and acceptance and FOB point:
Period of Performance: 5 June 2023 – 26 August 2023
Place of Performance: Royal Kingdom of Thailand (Bangkok, Chuk Samet, Lop Buri, Thong Prong)
FOB: Destination
OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS
The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government as defined in the ‘EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD’ Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be non-
responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following:
General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address. Unique Entity Identifier (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contact (to include telephone and e-mail address).
Price Quote: The Offeror shall submit complete pricing for each CLIN listed in the paragraph (5) above to include the unit price and the extended price for each line item and a total price in Thai Baht (THB).
Evaluation Factors for Award: In lieu of the provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the specific evaluation criteria included are price and other factors as defined below:
Factor I – Security Clearance: The Offeror shall submit proof that employees performing the customs support service possess an active U.S. Secret Security clearance.
Factor II – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable IAW FAR 13.106-3. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-fixed-price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes and all associated price as outlined in paragraph (5) above.
Factor III – Relevant Past Experience: The Government will evaluate relevant past experience through the attached “Attachment 2 – Past Experience.” The Offeror shall complete Attachment 2 by providing examples of past experience conducting the requested services. Responses should include dates, contract numbers, locations, and number of personnel supported. No more than three (3) examples of past performance will be evaluated.
**Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror meeting solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations, and certifications in order to be eligible for award. The award decision will be based on price and other factors as provided in FAR 52-212.2. The quote will be evaluated for price fair and reasonableness. Offerors are cautioned that an unrealistically low price, as proposed initially or subsequently, may be a ground for eliminating a quote from consideration, either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the required services, or he/she has made an imprudent offer.
The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds.
The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (DEC 2022), applies to this acquisition.
The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAR 2023), applies to this acquisition. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations.
For list of additional FAR, DFARS, and AFARS clauses and provisions please see “Attachment 3 – Clauses and Provisions
The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply to this acquisition.
None
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not used for this requirement.
DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF.
Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before May 25, 2023 @ 12:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time. Questions must be e-mailed to both douglass.r.staub.mil@army.mil AND bryan.j.tucker.mil@army.mil. Include RFQ# W91QVP-23-Q-0650 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government.
RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on May 26, 2023 @ 5:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.
Government RFQ Point of Contract: The point of contact for this solicitation is Contracting Officer Douglass Staub at douglass.r.staub.mil@army.mil. Reference RFQ# W91QVP-23-Q-0650 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition.
W91QVP-23-Q-0650 Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command
5/23/23, 10:51 PM