SF30 amendment 0001 SP4701-26-Q-0116 FINAL.pdf

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SP4701

The purpose of this amendment is to update the Statement of Work to add 5 additional bullet points.

This solicitation is hereby extended to June 30, 2026 10 AM EST.

SP4701

DLA Contracting Services Office Philadelphia - DCSO-P 700 Robbins Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19111

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Industrial Base Extension (IBex) Program

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19111-5092

8 June 2026

Arctic PACE SOW IBex was developed to support military operations in remote or hostile environments where little or no commercial capability information is known or exists. Bolstering DLA’s ability to rapidly respond to shifting worldwide events, IBex’s strategic partnerships with industry experts allows government planners to leverage the expertise of the commercial sector, and to gain access to those commercial capabilities if required. Moreover, through IBex’s partnerships with industry and its market intelligence work products, the program provides industrial base awareness over assets that can be utilized during a contingency or national emergency.

Statement of Work In accordance with the Independent Government Cost Estimate, the following information is required:

Locations:

• State of Alaska, highlighting the western tip including Attu Island and Eareckson Air Station

• Canada, north of 55° latitude only

• Greenland, highlighting the eastern coast of Greenland

• Iceland

• Faroe Islands

Deliverables:

• Final Research Report: A comprehensive narrative report addressing all sections of the SOW in pdf format.

• Geospatial Data Package: A package containing all identified locations (ports, airports, warehouses, fuel depots), primary/alternate/contingency routes, and infrastructure choke points.

• Logistics Partner Matrix: A detailed Microsoft Excel spreadsheet containing profiles of all identified commercial entities. Must include company name, services offered, key assets, geographical area of operation, contact information (if public), CAGE code/UEI (if available), and notes on Arctic/military experience.

• PACE Route Comparison Tables: Structured tables allowing for at-a-glance comparison of primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency routes based on cost, lead time, capacity, and vulnerability.

o For all identified routes, ports, airports, and commercial partners, apply a scoring system to rank their suitability for supplementing government operations. The scoring criteria shall include, at a minimum:

Capacity (1-5): Ability to handle military-scale volume.

Capability (1-5): Possession of specialized equipment and expertise (e.g., heavy lift, Arctic experience).

Resilience (1-5): Low vulnerability to single points of failure (weather, politics).

Accessibility (1-5): Ease of contracting and integration with DoD/DLA processes.

Information Categories:

Transportation and infrastructure details on the above locations, specifically detailing:

• Primary Routes:

o Identification and detailed mapping of the most efficient, cost-effective, and regularly utilized commercial logistics routes.

o Analysis of typical transit times, costs, and primary modes of transportation (sea, air, road, rail).

o Identification of key logistics hubs, ports of entry, and distribution centers.

o Assessment of current operational capacity and typical utilization rates.

o Identification of commercial air carriers or charter services capable of operating long-range cargo flights connecting key hubs such as Anchorage, Adak, Keflavik (Iceland), and Kangerlussuaq (Greenland).

o Assessment of the overall availability of commercial aircraft (e.g., cargo planes, passenger jets) suitable for Arctic conditions, including those that can operate from gravel or ice runways.

o Determination if there are commercial providers offering specialized aviation services, such as air-to-air refueling or dedicated medevac aircraft, across the North Atlantic or North Pacific.

o Identification of commercial shipping companies providing regular liner or freight forwarding services that connect North America (including Alaska) with Iceland, Greenland, and Northern Europe.

o Assessment of the overall availability of commercially operated ice-strengthened cargo vessels and icebreakers for navigating the Northern Sea Route, Northwest Passage, and seasonal ice zones off Greenland's coast.

• Alternate Routes:

o Identification and analysis of viable alternatives to primary routes, intended for minor disruptions or capacity constraints.

o Detailed comparison of alternate routes to primary routes regarding costs, lead times, and capacity.

o Assessment of diverse port options to avoid dependency on single entry points, including "sister port" relationships or proximate alternatives.

o Analysis of multi-modal interchange points and efficiencies.

• Contingency Routes:

o Identification and analysis of more robust, resilient routes and modes designed to handle significant, sustained disruptions (e.g., prolonged port closures, regional political instability, or infrastructure damage).

o Detailed assessment of increased costs, extended lead times, and required operational adjustments (e.g., specialized equipment, changes in customs procedures).

o Analysis of options for re-routing through different countries or regions with established logistics capabilities.

o Identification of potential staging areas or transshipment points for contingency operations.

• Emergency Routes:

o Identification and analysis of last-resort, high-impact routes and modes for catastrophic, unprecedented disruptions where traditional commercial logistics are severely compromised.

o Assessment of extreme costs, significantly extended lead times, and resource-intensive requirements.

o Analysis of options for utilizing non-traditional transport assets or unconventional pathways.

o Identification of critical infrastructure bottlenecks that would still exist even under emergency conditions.

• Multi-Modal Options Analysis:

o For each primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency (PACE) level, compare different transportation modes (sea, air, road, rail) for key routes, analyzing:

Cost: Direct and indirect costs associated with each mode.

Lead Times: Typical and estimated lead times under various disruption scenarios.

Capacity: Available capacity for each mode, including specialized capacity

(e.g., refrigerated, heavy lift).

Vulnerability to Disruption: Assessment of inherent vulnerabilities (e.g., weather dependency for sea/air, political unrest for road/rail).

Flexibility & Scalability: Ability to adapt to changing requirements or scale operations.

• Infrastructure Condition Assessment:

o Provide detailed assessment of regional infrastructure impacting logistics, including:

Road Quality: Condition of primary and secondary road networks, load capacities, and potential for seasonal degradation.

Port Capacity & Capabilities: Throughput capacity, equipment availability

(cranes, warehousing), depth for larger vessels, and access to onward transportation.

Airport Capabilities: Runway length, cargo handling capabilities, and ground support equipment, and the commercial availability of necessary ground support plus identification of which airports can support military-sized transport aircraft.

Rail Networks: Track gauge, network density, and intermodal transfer capabilities.

Bottleneck Identification: Pinpoint specific infrastructure choke points and their potential impact on all PACE routes.

• Commercial and Contractual Analysis:

o Vendor Profile Analysis: For the top 5-10 most critical commercial partners in the region, provide a deeper profile, including their corporate structure (parent companies, subsidiaries) and financial stability (if public).

o Common Contract Vehicles: Identify typical contracting mechanisms used in the region. Are services typically procured via spot market rates, long-term charter agreements, or other indefinite-delivery contracts?

o Pricing Model Assessment: Provide an overview of typical pricing structures (e.g., per-kilometer, per-day lease, tonnage rates) for key services like air cargo, sea freight, and icebreaker support.

o Provide an Industrial Base overview, considering the following:

Extent of the commercial fuel supply chain (aviation and marine) in key logistical nodes.

Commercial satellite operators (e.g., Starlink, OneWeb) providing reliable, high-latitude internet connectivity across the entire region, and services suitable for dual-use (civilian and military) applications.

Availability of local or Danish/Greenlandic companies with expertise in Arctic construction, engineering, and providing life support services in remote East Greenland locations.

Opportunities for partnerships with regional entities to facilitate access to local knowledge and commercial networks.

The size and skill level of the local workforce in key logistics hubs (e.g., Nuuk, Keflavik, Dutch Harbor), determining if there are enough available to support key operations such as qualified mechanics, crane operators, pilots, and/or port agents.

Availability of local companies to provide ground transportation, trucking, and heavy equipment rental.

Availability of commercial facilities for dry, ambient, and temperature-controlled (chilled or frozen) storage. Identify which companies offer warehousing and value-added services like kitting, packaging, and asset tracking and state if there are facilities near major air and seaports capable of handling large-scale logistics.

Availability of commercial or private providers for medical evacuation (medevac) and repatriation services, and what are their assets (e.g., air ambulances). Explain how emergency medical services are coordinated in remote areas, and what commercial assets could assist.

Expeditionary shelter systems used by commercial industries in Arctic mining and oil drilling operations, detailing shelter types, manufacturers, material specifications, environmental performance (wind/snow load), energy efficiency, and deployment considerations.

Discuss the most effective cold weather clothing systems and personal equipment options for cold weather, identifying materials, layering techniques, and specific items (e.g., outerwear, gloves, footwear, headwear) that provide maximum thermal protection while enabling personnel to effectively perform mission-related tasks.

Identify common equipment that can operate in an Arctic environment without significant modification, to include:

• Power and Air Supply: Ground Power Units (GPUs), Air Start Units (ASUs), and Heating and Air Conditioning Carts

• Aircraft Handling and Movement: Tugs and Tractors, Pushback Tractors, and Aircraft Jacks and Towbars

• Maintenance and Servicing: Maintenance Stands, Hydraulic Test Stands, and Lavatory and Water Service Trucks

• Cargo and Passenger Handling: Conveyor Belt Loaders, Cargo Loaders (K-Loaders), Passenger Boarding Bridges (Jet Bridges), and Stair Trucks

• Fueling and Environmental Protection: Fuel Trucks (Refuelers) and Deicing Trucks

For any of the above equipment types that cannot operate effectively in its standard configuration, identify, describe, and assess the technical modifications required. This includes, but is not limited to, winterization kits, material component changes, and system upgrades needed for sustained operations in extreme cold.

Identify and compile a list of essential consumable commodities required for sustained equipment operation in extreme temperatures, focusing on specialized petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL), coolants, and fluids necessary for Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), HVAC systems, light carts, and general-purpose vehicles.

The report will be completed and sent to the IBex PM within 90 days of award.

Contractor Instructions This report will be evaluated in accordance with Tradeoff evaluation procedures, i.e., using “tradeoff” procedures between non-price, past performance, and price factors. The technical and project management factors are considered significantly more important than past performance, and past performance is considered more important than price. An overall roll-up rating will be assigned to the Non-Price factors, with each factor’s assigned overall roll-up rating supported in narrative by the Evaluation Team’s report. The Government may consider awards to other than the lowest priced contractors or other than the highest technically rated contractors.

Vendors will be rated on the following:

• Technical Capability:

o RFQ/SOW Acceptance: Vendor must explicitly accept all terms and conditions of the SOW.

o Data Gathering Techniques: The vendor must outline the process they will use to methodically gather data; acceptable sources can be either primary or secondary, but primary data sources are preferred.

o Country/Regional Posture: The vendor shall describe the presence, including offices and representatives, it has in the countries/regions listed in the Statement of Work.

• Project Management:

o Customer Service: The vendor will describe how they will resolve any issues the customers or the IBex PM has with the report.

o Risk Management Plan: For vendors that plan on using sub-contractors to gather the data or write a portion of the report, the vendors must detail their subcontractor and vendor management plan.

o Quality Assurance: The vendor must describe control standards that will be in place so that all categories in the SOW are fully described as well as any process they have to ensure proper grammar and formatting throughout the report.

• Past Performance:

o Past Performance: Includes the vendor’s history in providing market research reports for similar requirements and the level of success at which the vendor performed on previous contracts.

For each Technical Capacity and Project Management factor, describe in detail your approach to develop the specified deliverables and perform each task in the SOW. The contractor must provide evidence demonstrating a clear understanding of the scope and complexity of the requirements set forth in the SOW. The approach offered must be well-defined and logical and include the methodologies and processes that can successfully meet DLA objectives and mitigate risk.

For the Past Performance factor, the Government will consider the contractor’s past performance/experience under U.S. Government contracts or other contracts/projects within 3 years of the issuance date of this RFQ. Any contracts/projects submitted in reference to past performance that are outside of the 3-year recency period will not be considered for evaluation.

Contractors/Awardees shall submit at least one past performance example, but not more than three examples. The contractor shall provide the customer’s POC information as part of the offer.

In the case of a contractor without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the contractor will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and will receive a Neutral rating.

The government reserves the right to verify the contractor’s market intelligence work products. The government may verify the information provided either on the geographical parameters within the report or a new region or country within the company’s global presence. Verification may include any methodology that can validate the contractor’s capability. Testing will require the contractor to permit government personnel access to records, systems data, and facilities to verify information.

Access will only be needed during normal business hours, though it may also be performed in conjunction with actual military exercises.