Request for Information (RFI)_Oman.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

PORTS OF OMAN

TRANSCOM26R017

1. RFI Overview

In 2027, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place to provide Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) handling the import and export of designated USG cargo at the Ports of Oman. The contractor shall complete all tasks as outlined in the PWS. 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

The United States Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) 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 throughout the Sultanate of Oman that includes the seaports of Duqm, Salalah, and Sohar, Thumrait Royal Airbase, Duqm International Airfield, and any other designated location within Oman. 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, according to the designated Schedule of Rates (SOR).

2.2. Place of Performance

Sultanate of Oman that includes the seaports of Duqm, Salalah, and Sohar, Thumrait Royal Airbase, Duqm International Airfield, and any other designated location within Oman.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 14 July 2027. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 14 June 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

· Company Address

· Unique Entity ID

· CAGE Code

· Registered in SAM: (Yes or No)

· 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.

3.4. What We’re Looking For

Interested Parties are invited to provide information on experience in providing management, labor, tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and other services necessary for S&RTS on Attachment 2 – Market Research Survey, specifically describing your capabilities in successfully executing the following:

· Keep in mind the page limitation restrictions

· Keep in mind that an evaluation team will be required to review/evaluate every page of every submission

3.5. Commercial Availability

Commercial Practices. Request responses to questions as they pertain to providing S&RTS at Ports of Oman on Attachment 1: Information Sheet and Attachment 2: 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?

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:

Attachment 1 – RFI Market Research Information Sheet Attachment 2 – RFI Market Research Survey Attachment 3 – Draft Performance Work Statement dated 3 Sep 26