3PL RFI 47QSCC-26-R-5003.pdf

U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service

Office of Supply Chain Management 1800 & F. Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20405 Export Operations Support through the use of a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Provider

Request for Information (RFI)

47QSCC-26-R-5003

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND

IS PROVIDED ONLY TO GIVE VENDORS AN ADEQUATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION’S REQUIREMENT. UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD INFORMATION BE DISCLOSED TO ANY OUTSIDE PARTY

Background:

The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), General Supplies and Services (GSS) Portfolio, Office of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Internal and Emergency Acquisition Division (IEAD) has a requirement a Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider in support of export operations to support overseas customers.

Historically, these customers had previously been serviced by GSA and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) distribution centers.This effort includes receipt of inbound Transatlantic and Transpacific ocean shipments from multiple award schedule vendors, inspection and preparation for shipment of goods or containers to an intermediate destination, then to another destination, i.e. transshipment; as well as shipment consolidation, ensuring readiness for onward movement in accordance with required Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal regulations through small package carriers, the U.S. Postal System (USPS) and Defense Transportation System (DTS), and reporting on noted discrepancies.

Requirement synopsis:

This requirement is Export Operations Support through the use of a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) to better align GSA warehousing, cargo movement and distribution processes with industry standards and simplify disposal, hazardous movement, storage and distribution requirements.

Objective of RFI:

The purpose of this RFI is to elicit critical information in support of GSA Transportation Movement efforts to include FMS, Fire Management Program, Hazardous Movement & Mitigation as well as Government Disposal in some cases.

1. Gain updated feedback from industry on the current industry and their 3PL capabilities.

2. Better understand how industry partners would achieve optimal performance and efficiency while successfully working this complex requirement.

3. Identify potential pricing methodologies associated with these 3PL services.

Place of Performance:

Export Operations Support shall be performed at a minimum of two bi-coastal locations, one being on the East Coast and the other being West Coast. The estimated dedicated support per location is as follows:

● Eight Hazardous Certifiers (Minimum (4) per site;

● Forklifts with 5,000 lbs -10,000 lbs. capabilities (Min 2 each per site);

● Minimum of (4) doors per warehouse site for receiving, storage, and shipping purposes and ramp(s) for loading/offloading capabilities;

● Must have access to a distribution point no further away than 50 miles from facility location

● Warehouse requirement - 26’ Min Warehouse Clearance Providing Efficient High Cube Storage, Fire Sprinklers System Provides Maximum Use/Storage Flexibility (.45 GPM/3,000 SF Easily Converted to ESFR), Total Warehouse capability expansion of 500,000 SF (Between two facilities based on volume of material flow for storage and separation/security cage.)

Technical Requirements:

Export Operations as used in this RFI include:

a) Receipt of shipments from U.S. Postal Service (USPS) system, small package carriers, truckload and less than truckload (LTL) carriers

b) Inspection of shipments for compliance with GSA, Federal and DoD regulations related to transportation and supply documentation, packaging, packing, marking and labeling

Regulations include, but are not limited to:

▪ MIL-STD-2073

▪ MIL-STD-129

▪ CFR Title 49

▪ DTR 4500.9-R Part II

● FED-STD-123

c) Remediation and reporting of discrepancies encountered to include any data identifying the vendor, contract, type of discrepancy, etc. Remediation is approximately 30-40% of shipments received.

d) Preparation for induction into the DTS, USPS, Parcel Post, international commercial air and/or international ocean transportation.

e) Certification to international standards and regulations for hazardous materials/dangerous goods in hazardous classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9.

f) Booking/arranging for onward movement within the identified timelines to meet delivery dates using the most appropriate mode of transportation.

g) Ability to interface with a Warehouse Management System that is Compliance-to-Connect with the automated approach the DoD uses to control what devices are allowed to authenticate and connect to the DoD Information Network (DoDIN).

h) Ability to receive ANSI EDI 850 Purchase Order, generate ANSI EDI 856 Shipping Data at the time of shipment receipt, generate ANSI EDI 856 Shipping Data at time of outbound shipment.

RFI Response Assessment:

Information provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for determining how to proceed in the acquisition process. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not proposals and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Specific plans will be communicated at a later date.

To assist the contracting office in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small and large businesses in any subsequent procurement that may result from this RFI, industry partners are encouraged to provide information regarding potentially utilizing joint venturing (JV), partnering or consortiums to meet the requirements contained herein.

RFI Instructions:

All responses to the RFI must be collected via this Google form link. The responses must be in sufficient detail and clarity to provide the information needed to assess your company’s ability to provide a solution.

Responses to this RFI are due by 10:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time (EST) on November 12, 2025 via the linked Google form Contracting Officer Heidi McFall (heidi.mcfall@gsa.gov) and Contract Specialist, Samantha Barnes (samantha.barnes@gsa.gov).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0Li_QAqpsZuylrpR-6-yAo6GtFnGOXKWoYbxHRdXZBKsJqQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0Li_QAqpsZuylrpR-6-yAo6GtFnGOXKWoYbxHRdXZBKsJqQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

47QSCC-26-R-5003

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND IS PROVIDED ONLY TO GIVE VENDORS AN ADEQUATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION’S REQUIREMENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD INFORMATION BE DISCLOSED TO ANY OUTSIDE PARTY