RFI_Cover Letter_Bremerhaven Longshoring and Warehousing.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) COVER LETTER

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

LONGSHORING AND WAREHOUSING SERVICES (L&WS)

BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY

TRANSCOM25R011

1. RFI Overview

In 2025, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place for providing Longshoring and Warehousing Services (L&WS) at Bremerhaven, Germany in connection with the import and export of U.S. Government (USG), Defense Transportation System (DTS) sponsored cargo.

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 Contacts

We have designated the following individuals to serve as the official points of contact POCs for this RFI. These individuals are the only authorized contacts permitted to communicate on behalf of USTRANSCOM about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

NAME TITLE OFFICE EMAIL PHONE

Ms. Laura Tebbe

Contracting Officer TCAQ-R laura.b.tebbe.civ@mail.mil 618-817-9439

Ms. Jane Burkemper Contract Specialist TCAQ-R jane.t.burkemper.civ@mail.mil 618-817-9413

1.2. RFI Timeline

The RFI timeline is outlined below. Dates may be modified by USTRANSCOM and posted as an amendment to this RFI.

RFI Released: 29-April-2025 Deadline for Questions: 12:00 (CST) on 13-May-2025 Responses Due: 12:00 (CST) on 20-May-2025

RFI Submission Instructions are included in Section 1.1 of Attachment 1_Market Research Survey_Bremerhaven Longshoring and Warehousing.

2. Background Information

The Surface Deployment Distribution 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 Longshoring & Warehousing Services (L&WS), in connection with the import and export of U.S. Government (USG), Defense Transportation System (DTS) sponsored cargo.

All tasks shall be completed per the requirements stated throughout the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in a manner that is consistent with efficiency, safety, and customer service in mind.

2.2. Place of Performance

The Port of Bremerhaven, Germany

2.3. 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.

2.4. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 31-Decemeber-2025. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 1-Novemeber-2025.

3. Conclusion

USTRANSCOM would like to thank you for taking the time to review this important RFI, and we look forward to reviewing your response.

JANE T. BURKEMPER

Contract Specialist

(618) 979-9413 jane.t.burkemper.civ@mail.mil

LAURA B. TEBBE

Contracting Officer

(618) 817-9439 laura.b.tebbe.civ@mail.mil

Attachments:

1. Attachment 1_Market Research_Bremerhaven Longshoring and Warehousing

2. DRAFT PWS_Bremerhaven Longshoring_4.17.2025