2026.04.23 JGSC Pre-Proposal Conference Slides.pdf

TOGETHER, WE DELIVER.

Joint Global Sealift Charter (JGSC) Pre-Proposal Conference Megan Strieker – Contract Specialist, USTRANSCOM TCAQ-IS

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Controlled by: USTRANSCOM Controlled by: Directorate of Acquisition CUI Categories: SSEL Limited Dissemination Control: FED ONLY POC: Shanda Lyman, 618-817-9484

• Introductions

• Q & A Process

• Solicitation Terms

• Requirement Overview

• Contract Type

• RFP Attachments

• Proposal Submission

• Evaluation of Proposals

• Cybersecurity Material Model Certification (CMMC)

• Milestones

AGENDA

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• USTRANSCOM Team

– Shanda Lyman, Contracting Officer

– Megan Strieker, Contract Specialist

– Nicole Blanson, Contract Specialist

– Brandon Snyder, Functional Service Manager

INTRODUCTIONS

• The Pre-Proposal Conference is not an acceptable forum for submitting questions or reviewing answers previously posted.

• Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted via email in accordance with Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Paragraph I, Formal Communications, of the RFP.

– Megan Strieker, megan.m.strieker.civ@mail.mil

– Nicole Blanson, nicole.i.blanson.civ@mail.mil

– Shanda Lyman, shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil

• Answers to all questions will be posted to SAM.gov; All questions submitted in a timely manner will be answered using this process.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PROCESS

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mailto:megan.m.strieker.civ@mail.mil mailto:nicole.i.blanson.civ@mail.mil mailto:shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil

• Solicitation and Amendments (if needed) are posted to SAM.gov:

– https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f56439d09dc94420933bb3142c5bef35/view

• Remarks and explanations at the conference will not qualify the terms of the solicitation.

• Solicitation terms and specifications will not change unless the solicitation is amended in writing.

• In the event of discrepancies between slides and solicitation, the solicitation terms prevail.

SOLICITATION TERMS

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f56439d09dc94420933bb3142c5bef35/view https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f56439d09dc94420933bb3142c5bef35/view

• United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) requires global transportation of large-scale combat forces’ rolling stock and associated materials via short-term worldwide time and voyage charters.

• The Contractor must own or control a Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO), multipurpose, or vehicle carrier vessel.

• Active participation in Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) must be maintained throughout the contract period.

• Vessels are to be provided on a time or voyage charter basis to meet mission-specific requirements.

REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

• Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract

• FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• 10-Year Period of Performance:

– Base Period: 01 September 2026 – 31 August 2031

– Option Period: 01 September 2031 – 31 August 2036

– 6 Month Extension: 01 September 2036 – 28 February 2037

CONTRACT TYPE

• Attachments

– Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS)

– Attachment 2: Contract Documentation Worksheet

– Attachment 3: Technical Capability Worksheet

– Attachment 4: Wage Determination

RFP ATTACHMENTS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

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• Signed/dated proposals due on or before 12:00PM Central Time, 29 June 2026

• Submitted in two electronic documents, titled by volume, in a single email with the subject, “RFP

HTC71126RE142” to:

– Megan Strieker at megan.m.strieker.civ@mail.mil

– Nicole Blanson at nicole.i.blanson.civ@mail.mil

– Shanda Lyman at shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil

• If email exceeds 10MB, volumes may be sent in separate emails, clearly indicating how many emails the Gov’t can expect to receive. The Government will provide an email confirmation when received.

• Offerors that do not receive an email confirmation shall contact via telephone, Megan Strieker at 618-817- 9458, Nicole Blanson at 618-817-9600 or Shanda Lyman at 618-817-9484

• Hard copy proposals will not be accepted mailto:megan.m.strieker.civ@mail.mil mailto:nicole.i.blanson.civ@mail.mil mailto:shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil

• Proposals shall consist of two separate volumes:

– Volume I – Contract Documentation Worksheet (Attachment 2)

– Volume II – Technical Proposal (Attachment 3)

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

• Volume I: Contract Documentation

– Offerors are required to complete and submit Attachment 2, Contract Documentation Worksheet

– All required administrative information, certifications, representations, and any documents requiring signature or completion by the Offeror must be included in the submission.

• Volume II: Technical Proposal

– Offerors are required to complete and submit Attachment 3, Technical Capability Worksheet

– Offerors shall provide written narrative responses in the blocks provided explaining how the Offeror will meet each requirement.

– Narrative responses are limited to the text fields provided

– The text fields may not be altered; and no additional page submissions will be accepted

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

• Evaluation Factor

– Factor 1: Technical Capability

• USTRANSCOM will evaluate the technical capability on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis as defined below:

• Proposals with an “Unacceptable” technical capability rating will not be considered for award.

• Award Decision

– The Government intends to award multiple Fixed Price IDIQ contracts resulting from this solicitation to all responsible offerors whose offers proposal conform to the solicitation and are rated Acceptable under the Technical Capability factor.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

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Adjectival Rating Definition Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

• Classified Requirement Compliance

– If applicable, proposals must meet classified requirements on Acceptable/Unacceptable basis

• U.S. Flag Preference

– Priority is given to U.S. Flag vessels in accordance with the Cargo Preference Act of 1904

• VISA Preference

– Offers evaluated based on VISA priority (outlined on next slide)

• DFARS 252.247-7026, Evaluation Preference for Use of Domestic Shipyards

– If applicable, preference is given to vessels meeting domestic shipyard usage requirements (Cat 1 over Cat 2)

• Technical Capability

– Proposals must meet the technical requirements outlined in RFQ on Acceptable/Unacceptable basis

• Small Business preference may be applied to task orders

• Past Performance may be considered if referenced in the RFQ

• Price

– Among technically acceptable offers, award is made to the lowest-priced offeror

TASK ORDERING PROCEDURES

• VISA Preference

– Vessel offered is enrolled in VISA

– U.S. Flag vessel capacity operated by a Participant.

– Combination U.S./Foreign Flag vessel capacity operated by a Participant

– U.S.-owned or operated Foreign Flag vessel capacity.

• In compliance with the Military Cargo Preference Act of 1904, the Contracting Officer may elect to only evaluate U.S. Flag vessels, to include current U.S. Flag vessels and vessels to be U.S. Flag upon delivery.

TASK ORDERING PROCEDURES

• Develop and Maintain a System Security Plan (SSP):

– Create and keep current an SSP describing how your organization meets NIST SP 800-171 requirements for all systems processing, storing, or transmitting FCI or CUI

• Conduct and Document a NIST SP 800-171 Self-Assessment:

– Use the SSP as the basis for your self-assessment. Document results and any Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for unmet controls.

• Enter and Affirm Compliance in SPRS:

– Submit your self-assessment results, CMMC status, and CMMC Unique Identifier (UID) for each relevant system in the

Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Annually affirm continuous compliance in SPRS.

• Achieve and Maintain CMMC Level 2 (Self) Status:

– Attain and maintain CMMC Level 2 (Self) for all relevant systems before award and throughout contract performance.

• https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/cmmc.htm

Cybersecurity Material Model Certification (CMMC) https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/cmmc.htm https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/cmmc.htm

• Questions Due: 19 June 2026 at 4:00PM Central Time

• Proposals Due: 29 June 2026 at 12:00PM Central Time

• Contract Performance Start: 1 September 2026

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