RFI_TRANSCOM24R012_ NTSC.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

for

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

Non-Temporary Storage Contract (NTSC)

RFI #: TRANSCOM24R012

1. Purpose

This RFI is being issued for informational and planning purposes. Information gathered under this RFI will be used as market research. This means that information provided will be used exclusively within USTRANSCOM to facilitate decision making and will only be disclosed to the stakeholders of the requirement.

This announcement is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of any kind. USTRANSCOM is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals for this requirement. This notice should not be construed as a commitment of any type by the Government to take or not take any action. Please note USTRANSCOM will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any entity which provides and/or attempts to provide information in response to this RFI.

2. Description

The Government is seeking information from the perspective of storage warehouse service providers in response to the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this notice. USTRANSCOM is seeking information to assist in further defining its requirement for Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) of Household Goods (HHG) belonging to DoD Service Members, DoD Civilians, U. S. Coast Guard Members, and their Families (collectively referred to herein as “customers”). The scope includes everything necessary to perform the tasks as identified herein for the storage of containerized HHG in the Continental United States (CONUS) as well as Alaska and Hawaii. This includes, but is not limited to, personnel, supervision, training, licenses, permits and equipment necessary to perform the tasks as identified herein, in accordance with (IAW) Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR) Parts II, IV and V, Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) CONUS Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guide, (PPCIG), OCONUS PPCIG Country Instructions, and all other applicable regulations to include all amendments and supplements. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility from point of receipt to the point custody of HHG transfers to a Government-designated receiving party. The Contractor’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

(1) operating storage facility(s); (2) handling-in HHG; (3) storage of HHG; (4) ensuring adequate protection of shipments is provided at all times; (5) handling-out of HHG; (6) payment of HHG loss or damage claims; and (7) transfer, movement, and storage of NTS Tender of Service (TOS) legacy shipments.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort has yet to be determined. For informational purposes only, this effort may potentially include NAICS 493110, General Warehousing and Storage. The acquisition strategy of this requirement has yet to be determined.

4. White Paper

Interested parties are requested to submit responses to the following information in the format outlined below. Again, this information will support market research activities within USTRANSCOM. White papers shall be no more than 10 pages in length.

A. Industry Input: Please review the Draft PWS and Appendices and provide responses to the questions below. USTRANSCOM is not asking for disclosure of specific or detailed innovative solutions.

1) Did you identify any areas of the PWS that are not commercial industry standards? If you identify a specific requirement that you believe is not commercial in nature, please also describe what the commercial practice is.

2) Did you identify any major cost drivers in the PWS? If you identify a major cost driver, please provide a suggestion as to how the government may mitigate that cost driver.

3) Are the performance standards in the Service Delivery Summary similar to those in the commercial marketplace? If not, what are the commercial industry standards for those performance standards?

4) Are there commercial standards for storage facilities? Specifically, what is the industry standard for up-keep and maintenance of storage facilities?

5) Please identify all concerns, if any, your company has with the Government’s requirement, as currently written. If possible, please provide how the Government can resolve any identified concerns.

B. Please provide any questions regarding the PWS language attached to this RFI in a separate excel document in the following format (not included in the 10 page white paper limit):

REFERENCE SECTION

REFERENCE

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REFERENCE

PARAGRAPH QUESTION

5. Response Instructions

Any questions regarding this RFI may be directed to the addresses below. Again, this information will support market research activities within USTRANSCOM, and we thank you for your interest and participation in this RFI. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to the POCs listed below via e-mail no later than 0900 Central Time, 21 August 2024.

6. Point of Contact (POC)

Nicole (Nikki) Radake Lindsay Austin Contracting Officer Contracting Officer

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R

Nicole.a.radake.civ@mail.mil Lindsay.d.austin2.civ@mail.mil mailto:Nicole.a.radake.civ@mail.mil mailto:Lindsay.d.austin2.civ@mail.mil