RFI Romania Constanta Market Research Questionnaire.docx

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Attached to: S&RTS CONSTANTA, ROMANIA (TRANSCOM20R026) Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: HTC711-20-R-R023
Issued by: Department of Defense United States Transportation Command

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This document contains a market research questionnaire related to a planned federal contract for stevedoring and related terminal services at the Port of Constanta, Romania. The solicitation will be issued by the United States Transportation Command to provide labor, equipment, and materials for vessel loading and discharging, cargo handling and tracking, customs clearance, and yard management. Services are required 24/7/365 with the ability to handle multiple vessels simultaneously. Respondents are asked about their experience operating in Constanta, compliance with local laws, and capabilities for transition if awarded the contract. The contract number is HTC711-20-R-R023 and has an opportunity type listed as pre-solicitation.

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TRANSCOM20R026

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Stevedoring & Terminal Related Services (S&RTS) from any U.S. Government and/or commercially operated vessel at the Port of Constanta, Romania.

Company Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:______________________________________________________________________ Point of Contact:_____________________________________________________________________ Email address:_______________________________________________________________________ Cage Code:__________________________________________________________________________ DUNS Number:______________________________________________________________________ Registered in SAM: _______Yes ______No

Size/Status: (Check all that apply)

____Small Business ____Veteran-Owned Small Business ____Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business ____Small Disadvantaged Business ____Woman-Owned Small Business ____Large Business ____Foreign-Owned Corporation

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Contractor shall provide stevedoring and related terminal services to include providing services for vessel loading, vessel discharging, cargo receipt and disposition, cargo washing, cargo staging, transfer of cargo, tallying and checking, and handling of government provided securing material. Provide physical security, facilities, storage/staging, office supplies and equipment in support of Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) 839th Transportation Battalion at the Port of Constanta, Romania. The Contractor shall provide sufficient qualified labor, gear and equipment and materials to satisfy the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall be capable of working multiple vessels simultaneously at multiple locations using 24 hour continuous operations. The Contractor shall be conducting ammunition operations, container operations using all cargo handling methods.

The general scope of S&RTS at Ports of Constanta, Romania includes:

· Vessel Loading and Discharging

· Cargo Receipt and Disposition

· Stuffing/Unstuffing and Stripping Containers

· Cargo Prep/Intra-Terminal Transfer/Drayage

· Lashing/Unlashing

· Inland Conveyance Loading/Discharging

· Cargo Onward Movement

· Yard Management

· Material Handling Equipment Support

· Container Management

NAICS Code: 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling)

Hours of Operation: The contractor may be required to perform services 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year to include all official holidays.

Security. Contractor shall screen all employees for indications of criminal, terrorism, or threat- related activity or alliances detrimental to the United States of America. Contractor shall not employ any person under this contract convicted of any of these offenses or who presents any of these unfavorable behaviors, or who is simultaneously a United States Government employee. Anyone refusing screening shall result in denial of applicant’s access for employment and/or termination.

ID Passes and Badges: The Contractor shall ensure employees adhere to all security requirements of U.S. military installations where this contract work is performed. All permanent or temporary personnel hired directly or indirectly by Contractor for work under this contract shall have in their possession, and display when required, a current US Government issued photo TWIC card. Upon termination of employment or completion of this contract, Contractor will surrender all government-issued identification cards, supplies, materials and equipment related to this contract to the COR/ACOR within 24 hours. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (background investigations and security checks) as directed by DOD and local policy to secure access for Contractor employees to U.S. Government facilities. Contractor is responsible for all passes issued to their employees under this contract.

Training: The Contractor's employees shall have all training and certificates required by host nation law and applicable industry regulations for operating and handling Contractor furnished equipment, and Government vehicles.

1. Has your company ever performed (prime or subcontractor) under a United States Government contract? Please indicate scope of contract work.

Answer________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Is your company, or its subsidiaries, headquartered in Constanta, Romania?

3. What is your experience in providing management, labor, tools, equipment, supplies, materials and other services necessary for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (i.e. Vessel Loading/Discharging, Intra-Port Transfer, Yard Management & Staging and Washrack/Rinse Service)? Please note that experience refers to complexity as well as longevity.

4. What is your experience in providing management, labor, equipment, supplies, materials and other services necessary to perform Receipt, Disposition, Inland Transportation and Stuffing/Unstuffing of Cargo at Constanta, Romania? Please note that experience refers to complexity as well as longevity.

5. What is your experience in providing customs clearance services? Has your company ever performed customs clearance for US Department of Defense cargo?

6. What is your experience in performing cargo tracking and reporting? Please note that experience refers to complexity as well as longevity.

7. Is your company a registered agent with Constanta, Romania? Please specify if your company is not registered at any of the indicated ports.

8. Can your company provide letters from the relevant port managers at Constanta, Romania, demonstrating your ability to perform S&RTS?

9. Can your company transition required contractor furnished equipment/ materials and provide sufficient personnel to be fully operational within 30 days if awarded a contract for these services?

10. Do your foreign commercial contracts require you to comply with local laws, regulations, and labor union agreements governing work hours; and labor regulations including collective bargaining agreements, workers’ compensation, working conditions, fringe benefits, and labor standards or labor contract matters?

11. Does your company foresee any problems with meeting Romania Labor Laws? If yes, please explain.

12. Do your commercial contracts require the use of reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation? If yes, specify the terms for failure to use reasonable care.

13. Do your company’s commercial contracts contain provisions for extending the term of the contract (e.g., yearly options)?

14. Do your company’s commercial contracts contain provisions for extending services at the end of the contract (e.g., option to extend services)?

15. Please provide any questions, comments or concerns you feel relevant concerning this proposed acquisition that would assist you in submitting a proposal.

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