RFI TDP - DPS.docx

United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Defense Personal Property System (DPS)

Market Research

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

There is no contractual commitment to be construed as a result of the inquiry being made, nor is there a guarantee that there will be an opportunity to provide a proposal for this Market Research

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is currently conducting market research to capture industry feedback on Defense Personal Property System (DPS) technical documentation to support software sustainment and development.

DPS is the web-based system for the management of personal property shipments for the Department of Defense (DOD). Presently DPS processes approximately 92% of all DOD household goods moves. Each year, the DOD is responsible for managing the movement and storage of approximately 600,000 personal property shipments at a cost of over $2.2B. DOD is the single largest customer in the personal property shipping industry representing approximately 15% of all domestic and international moves. DOD personal property shipments involve a complex logistical scenario, including the following:

Qualifying Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) to perform personal property services Soliciting TSP rates for personal property services for domestic and international shipments Counseling members and employees on personal property shipment and storage entitlements authorized by the Joint Federal Travel Regulations and Joint Travel Regulations, Volume II Managing the personal property shipment from origin pick up location to destination delivery location Providing current shipment status Providing loss/damage claims filing capability Employing best value methodology in evaluation of TSP’s performance Paying invoices, computing excess costs, and processing claims

IMPORTANT: To participate in this Market Research, please complete the attached Memorandum of Agreement. Send the signed Memorandum of Agreement and a copy of your company’s DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification via email or hard copy to:

Terry Lewin, 618-220-6723, terry.lewin@ustranscom.mil and Bill Schleckser, 618-220-7026, william.schleckser@ustranscom.mil or

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ

Attn: Terry Lewin and Bill Schleckser 508 Scott Drive Scott AFB IL 62225

Upon receipt of both the Memorandum of Agreement and the DD Form 254, a CD containing the technical documentation for this Market Research will be mailed to your company. The technical documentation will not be released unless both the Memorandum of Agreement and the DD Form 254 are provided.

Request response NLT 1200 hours CT 21 September 2012. Responses are limited to 5 total 8.5” x 11” pages (12 pitch, Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins) and shall be directed via email to Terry Lewin, 618-220-6723, terry.lewin@ustranscom.mil and Bill Schleckser, 618-220-7026, william.schleckser@ustranscom.mil

I. RESPONDENT’S IDENTIFICATION

a. Contractor (Company/Division):

b. CAGE Code:

c. Company Size:

d. GSA Schedule:

e. GWAC Number(s) (if any):

f. Registered in CCR: Yes / No

II. MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Please provide responses for each item below. Please identify any company proprietary information.

a. Considering the documents provided with this RFI, recommend information or data to improve an Offeror’s ability to respond to a solicitation for DPS sustainment and development.

b. Considering the Government’s documentation, provide recommended areas for improvement to improve fidelity and completeness.