RFI Livorno, Italy-Draft.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

PORT OF LIVORNO, ITALY

TRANSCOM20R016

1. Purpose This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information requested will be used within United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) as market research to facilitate decision making (i.e., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns, etc.) and will not be disclosed outside the Government. Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Please note that USTRANSCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI.

USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes; large and small business concerns, to include all the socioeconomic categories.

2. Background

This notice is requesting information on potential Offerors’ capabilities regarding Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services at the Port of Livorno, Italy.

This requirement is expected to be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract and is expected to have a five year ordering period with one six-month extension (optional).

The NAICS for this effort will be 488320, Marine Cargo Handling.

3. Description/Scope.

See attached DRAFT PWS.

4. White Paper

Interested parties are requested to complete the attached Market Research Questionnaire. Responses should be concise and address only the questions on the questionnaire.. This information will support market research activities within USTRANSCOM.

5. Submission Information

Responses to this RFI must be submitted via e-mail to Kenneth.Smith at kenneth.a.smith39.civ@mail.mil no later than 12:00pm, Central Time, on 28 Feb 20.

Points of Contact (POC):

Attachment:

Market Research Questionnaire