Market_Research_Questionnaire_-_CAT_A_III.docx

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UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

508 SCOTT DRIVE

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILLINOIS 62225-5357

MEMORANDUM FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS 18 November 2016

FROM: USTRANSCOM TCAQ-CI

SUBJECT: Category A III, Request for Information (RFI)

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition Directorate (TCAQ) is conducting market research to determine terms and conditions relevant to the acquisition of CATEGORY A (CAT A) services. CAT A services require the contractor to provide international commercial cargo service that includes full Department of Defense (DOD) 463L Pallet and less than full pallet loads (non 463L palletized) to specific users, approved and validated by Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC) and USTRANSCOM. CAT A service also includes time-definite, door-to-door pick-up and delivery, transportation, Intransit Visibility (ITV), Government Approved Third Party Payment System participation, and expedited customs processing and clearance of full pallet and less than full pallet loads. Further, it also includes the movement of hazardous, sensitive (to include narcotics), refrigerated/cold chain (perishable), life and death, oversized, general cargo or unusual shipments.

This RFI is a market research tool used to aid in acquisition strategy planning. The government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from any sources responding to this synopsis. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. USTRANSCOM will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

Please complete the attached questionnaire no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Time, 9 December 2016 and email the file to nashae.j.perez.civ@mail.mil and tricia.a.weis.civ@mail.mil. We solicit and appreciate your open and honest responses to the questions contained herein, as they will provide valuable insight and direction in the development of a future solicitation. Note: This survey is for market research purposes only; all responses are confidential.

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

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Company Name:

Size (No. of Employees) of Company:

Respondent Name:

Respondent Phone Number:

Respondent Email Address:

Company Website:

Small business category: Please indicate if any one of the small business categories applies. The size standard for small businesses for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services is 1500 employees or less.

1. What is the longest contractual agreement you are willing to enter?

f. |_| Four year base year

Please explain:

2. All else equal, which of the following periods of performance will allow us to achieve the overall lowest rates?

Please explain:

3. What is the typical commercial contract length for these types of services?

d. |_| Other, please explain below

4. The current CAT A contract is a Fixed Price contract with Economic Price Adjustment. The price adjustment is done annually to protect the Government and the Contractor from significant market fluctuations. The adjustment is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producer Price Index for North American Industrial Classification System Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (NAICS 481112).

What is the typical commercial contract type for these services and why?

Please explain:

5. We are also considering utilizing a a fixed price contract with annual escalation rates, inclusive of fuel, proposed at time of proposal submission Base rates for service would include any risk associated with fluctuating fuel costs that contractors may determine necessary.

Do you feel this would be the best commercial practice?

Please explain:

6. What combination of contract type and length would provide the Government the best value? For example, three year contract with fixed prices or five year contract with an annual economic price adjustment.

Please explain:

7. Do you think either of the above strategies will protect carriers against potential market contingencies, fuel surcharges, etc?

a. |_| Yes

b. |_| No

c. |_| Other (Please explain)

8. Do you offer any specialized services providing greater fidelity for tracking and tracing shipments other than standard in-transit visibility, i.e. GPS tracking?

9. Is it feasible to add a flat bed truck accessorial for oversize cargo movements?

10. Please provide any comments/concerns you feel are relevant and need to be addressed to this proposed acquisition:

Please comment:

Thank you for your time and effort to complete this survey.

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