Request for Information (RFI)_Bahrain.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

STEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS)

PORTS OF KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

HTC71126QE170

1. RFI Overview

In 2027, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) at the Ports of Kingdom of Bahrain that will cover the full spectrum of managing USG cargo transiting through the specified port. Operational tasks shall include, but are not limited to, stevedoring and longshoring services required to conduct and facilitate load and discharge of vessel, truck, port reception and disposition, cargo management and preparation, staging, storage, onward movement, intra-port transfers, vessel preparation, documentation, tallying and checking, and storage of dunnage and tiedown materials. Military cargo may consist of vehicles, Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) in all sizes and configurations (containerized or breakbulk), non-explosive containers of all sizes, all classes of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) (IAW applicable regulations), and other general DoW cargo. Transportation will be facilitated via vessel, Common-User Land Transportation (CULT), and/or military convoy. 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 QUOTATIONS (RFQ), 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

The United States Army Transportation Command’s mission is to plan, coordinate, and synchronize global end-to-end deployment and distribution services to protect and sustain our nation's Warfighters in support of national objectives.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

Provide Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) handling the import and export of designated USG cargo through the Ports of Kingdom of Bahrain. The contractor shall complete all tasks as outlined in the PWS. The contractor is required to perform all requirements for this contract for which the USG will compensate the contractor at the applicable commodity rate, per the designated Schedule of Rates (SOR).

2.2. Place of Performance

The Ports of Kingdom of Bahrain.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 05 July 2027. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 01 April 2027.

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 five (5) 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

· Unique Entity ID

· CAGE Code

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

· Business Size: (Small or Large)

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 488320, Marine Cargo Handling. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is $47,000,000.00. 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 experience in providing stevedoring, longshoring, management, labor, tools, equipment, supplies, and other services necessary for S&RTS on Attachment 1 – Market Research Survey.

3.5. Commercial Availability

Request responses on Attachment 1 – Market Research Survey.

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.

Attachments:

RFI Attachment 1 – Market Research Survey RFI Attachment 2 – DRAFT PWS_Bahrain