ATAC V Request for Information (RFI).docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

NAVY ADVANCED TRACEABILITY AND CONTROL (ATAC V)

TRANSCOM25R020

1. RFI Overview

In 2027, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place for the transportation needs of the Department of Defense (DOD), including the movement of DOD freight traffic, Homeland Security and any subsets such as U.S. Coast Guard that will support the U.S Navy Advanced Traceability and Control (ATAC) Program. The ATAC program is a Navy initiative for the tracking, tracing, packing, reporting, and movement of high dollar Depot Level Repairables (DLR) Product Lines such as Not Ready For Issue (NRFI) Carcass Express (CE) and Routine (RT) priority items from point of failure to a repair facility, and ultimately back to the end user after repair of assets that are Ready for Issue (RFI) or on a Redistribution Order (RDO). ATAC is also responsible for transporting RFI Offloads, Repair and Return (R&R), Marine Aviation, Ground Marine (GM), Coast Guard material, and Aircraft Engines. Transportation services include the consolidated movement of material, express service for R&R shipments, and process improvements which will focus on distribution-related functions and their effects on the total Supply Chain. USTRANSCOM seeks a solution that supports the movement of goods to warfighters. These moves are key to the US Navy’s efforts to provide responsive, effective and efficient movement solutions. USTRANSCOM is seeking information about what solutions currently exist in the market and is interested in learning about what information industry may need to scope a logical roadmap to succeed.

This announcement constitutes an RFI for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded as a result. Industry’s response to the RFI—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent RFP or Request for Quote (RFQ) released. The information requested will be used within USTRANSCOM as market research to facilitate decision making (e.g., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns) and will not be disclosed outside the Government.

Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Do not submit confidential information in your response.

**Note** USTRANSCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI.

1.1. RFI Contact(s)

We have designated the following individual(s) to serve as the official point(s) of contact (POCs) for this RFI. These individual(s) are the only authorized contact(s) permitted to communicate on behalf of USTRANSCOM about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your response to this RFI via email to the RFI POC(s) identified in Section 1.1. and ensure it is received prior to the due date identified in Section 1.3. If you have any questions about this RFI, please direct them to the RFI POC(s) listed in Section 1.1.

Physical (paper) copies of RFI responses will not be accepted.

1.3. RFI Timeline

The RFI timeline is outlined below. Dates may be modified by USTRANSCOM and posted as an amendment to this RFI.

2. Background Information

USTRANSCOM conducts globally integrated mobility operations, leads the broader Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, and provides enabling capabilities in order to project and sustain the Joint Force in support of national objectives.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

The Government requires transportation services to move Freight All Kinds (FAK) repairable parts to all forty-eight contiguous states, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. The transportation services will include the consolidated movement of Not Ready For Issue (NRFI) material, Redistribution Order (RDO) material, Ready For Issue (RFI) material, and Carcass Express/Routine material. Other transportation services include express service for Repair and Return (R&R) shipments. Repair parts range in a wide variety of sizes, from circuit cards, cardboard boxes, wooden crates and metal cans to items larger than a complete aircraft. Services also include process improvements which will focus on distribution-related functions and their effects on the total Supply Chain, improving overall levels of support to the warfighter while significantly increasing efficiency.

2.2. Place of Performance

The Contractor shall perform the freight transportation services required under this contract from the Shipper defined point of origins to specified destinations within CONUS, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 28 September 2026. With the possible execution of the optional six-month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, performance may be extended to 28 March 2027. A follow-on contract is currently anticipated to be awarded on or about 15 December 2026.

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to submit the following information in the format outlined below. The response should be detailed (but no more than 10 pages). Title pages and cover letter will not count against the page limit. Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement to ensure the requested information is provided.

3.1. Company Information

· Company Name

· Company Address

· Unique Entity ID

· CAGE Code

· POCs, to include name, title, phone number, and email address

· Registered in SAM (Yes or No)

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 484230, (Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is $30,000,000. Based on this NAICS, identify your business size as a LARGE or SMALL business. If a small business, identify any of the following socio-economic categories that apply to your business under this NAICS: Historically Under-utilized Business Zones (known as “HUBZone”), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Women-Owned, or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned.

3.3. Who We’re Looking For

USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes, including large and small business concerns and all socioeconomic categories. However, it should be noted that small business set-aside opportunities are being considered for the NAICS identified in Section 3.2.

3.4. What We’re Looking For

Interested Parties are invited to provide information on the following subjects of interest, specifically describing your capabilities in successfully executing the following:

1. What market and economic factors do you anticipate may cause your line haul rate to increase/decrease? For what reason(s) do you believe the market and/or economic factors may cause your rate to increase/decrease? What is the anticipated change as a percent? Please provide any items that may drive costs higher.

2. What is your company’s business model? For example, is your company 100% owner operators, 100% company drivers, or 75% owner operators and 25% company drivers?

3. Is your company best described as a National or Regional carrier? If your company is a regional carrier, please list the regions your company provides DOD Freight All Kinds (FAK) services.

4. Is your company able to provide the Government to a website for the tracking of shipments? Is access to the data restricted/protected and if so, how (i.e., IT configurations between systems; username and password, etc)?

5. Are you able to obtain offsite facilities at the ATAC Hubs in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA for consolidation and transshipment functions? Please describe any barriers or limitations with obtaining offsite facilities.

6. Provide the following project or contract information for requirements deemed similar to this effort:

· A brief description of the project

· Contract number

· Period of performance

· Was your company a prime or subcontractor?

· Dollar value of the project

· Scope of the portion of the effort your company supported

7. Do you have any other information or suggestions that may provide efficiencies in accomplishing this acquisition?

8. If your company is an Other than Small Business concern, specify whether you have partnered or subcontracted with small business concerns to provide the same or similar services as this requirement.

9. If your company has no direct performance or experience with the above, explain how you will perform tasks utilizing experienced subcontractors through a proposed teaming arrangement or the hiring of qualified personnel.

10. Provide any additional information that may be useful to develop this acquisition. Include any barriers to competition that you foresee.

3.5. Commercial Availability

Commercial Practices. Request responses to the following questions as they pertain to providing Navy Advanced Traceability and Control (ATAC V) support.

11. Please provide feedback on commercial practices to assist in refining the ATAC V requirement. Are there any additional commercial solutions that can address the requirement?

12. What commercial practices does your company use for the tracking and tracing of shipments?

13. What is the commercial industry standard time between acceptance and pickup? As a carrier, if you are given more time between acceptance of a load and pickup date, would there be cost savings for the Government?

14. What types of contracts are normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., single-award, multiple-award, firm-fixed price, cost reimbursement, labor hour, time-and-materials)?

15. What contract length is normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., base year plus four options)?

16. What is the recommended pricing structure, and what are the largest cost-drivers for this type of service (e.g., labor, equipment, leases, depreciation, fuel surcharge rate)?

17. In the commercial transportation industry, what are the processes and procedures for scheduled trucks (scheduling, pricing, etc)?

18. What evaluation criteria are typical for use in selecting a contractor to provide this type of service?

19. Are there any organizational conflict of interest concerns?

20. Are there technologies the Government should adopt, if feasible, to improve this requirement?

21. Are there challenges posed to non-incumbent interested parties that should be addressed?

22. What are typical Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clauses and considerations that should be addressed?

4. Other Important Information

Please list existing contract vehicles available for use in procuring this effort to include Federal Supply Schedules, GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, DoD Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts (known as “IDIQs”), or any other Government Agency contract vehicles. (This information on available contract vehicles is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.) Please list any existing contracts you have which could be used to procure this effort.

Provide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement. Are there software advancements, industry developments, or innovative solutions to be considered?

Please feel free to provide questions and/or comments on the draft Performance Work Statement (attached), citing any information you feel may improve/innovate this requirement.

5. Conclusion

USTRANSCOM would like to thank you for taking the time to review this important RFI, and we look forward to reviewing your response.

Attachment:

DRAFT Performance Work Statement