TRANSCOM24W001 Denton Cargo Re-compete Request for Information (RFI).docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

DENTON CARGO TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT (RE-COMPETE)

TRANSCOM24W001

1. RFI Overview

In 2024, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place for all technical support, personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, and other items and services, except as specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) as government furnished equipment, facilities or services, required to accomplish the interagency coordination necessary to facilitate, coordinate, and track the movement of approved Denton humanitarian 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 Contact(s)

We have designated the following individual(s) to serve as the official point(s) of contact (POCs) for this RFI. These individual(s) are the only authorized contact(s) permitted to communicate on behalf of USTRANSCOM about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your response to this RFI via email to the RFI POC(s) identified in Section 1.1. and ensure it is received prior to the due date identified in Section 1.3. If you have any questions about this RFI, please direct them to the RFI POC(s) listed in Section 1.1.

Physical (paper) copies of RFI responses will not be accepted.

1.3. RFI Timeline

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

2. Background Information

Basic service includes facilitating the space available transportation of approved Denton cargo using only Air Mobility Command (AMC) air cargo channel missions. AMC air cargo channel POEs, PODs and routes are contained in the AMC air channel sequence listing.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

To provide all technical support, personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, and other items and services, except as specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) as government furnished equipment, facilities or services, required to accomplish the interagency coordination necessary to facilitate, coordinate and track the movement of approved Denton humanitarian cargo.

2.2. Place of Performance

Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, United States.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 31 March 2025. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 01 April 2025.

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to submit the following information in the format outlined below. The response should be detailed (but no more than 5 pages). Title pages and cover letter will not count against the page limit. Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement to ensure the requested information is provided.

3.1. Company Information

· Company Name

· Unique Entity ID

· CAGE Code

· POCs, to include name, title, phone number, and email address

· This contract is expected to require access to classified information or require a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) at the level of Confidential. Based on this expectation, does your company currently meet the requirement(s)? If no, provide a brief statement describing how and/or when your company plans to have a clearance? A final determination of required accesses/FCLs will be detailed in any resultant solicitation. Refer to Section 5, Security (Physical, Personnel, Information, Antiterrorism/Force Protection and Industrial), in the PWS.

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 541614, Process, Physical Distribution and Logistics Consulting Services. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is $20.0M. Based on this NAICS, identify your business size as a LARGE or SMALL business. If a small business, identify any of the following socio-economic categories that apply to your business under this NAICS: Historically Under-utilized Business Zones (known as “HUBZone”), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Women-Owned, or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned.

3.3. 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. However, it should be noted that small business set-aside opportunities are being considered for the NAICS identified in Section 3.2.

Currently, the program is an 8(a) set-aside. USTRANSCOM intends to maintain the program’s 8(a) status throughout the process.

3.4. What We’re Looking For

Interested Parties are invited to provide information on the following subjects of interest, specifically describing your capabilities in successfully executing the following:

· The Contractor shall provide basic service in accordance with (IAW) Section 1, para 1.1. through 1.1.1.3 of the PWS.

· The Contractor shall provide expanded service IAW Section 1, para 1.2 through1.2.1.25 of the PWS.

· The Contractor shall prepare and provide the following deliverables IAW Section 1, para 1.3 through 1.3.6 of the PWS.

Provide the following project or contract information for requirements deemed similar to this effort:

· A brief description of the project

· Contract number

· Period of performance

· Was your company a prime or subcontractor?

· Dollar value of the project

· Scope of the portion of the effort your company supported

If your company is a large business, specify whether you partnered or subcontracted with small business concerns to provide the same or similar services as this requirement.

If your company has no direct performance or experience with the above, explain how you will perform tasks utilizing experienced subcontractors through a proposed teaming arrangement or the hiring of qualified personnel.

3.5. Commercial Availability

Commercial Practices. Request responses to the following questions as they pertain to providing Denton Cargo Transportation Management support.

· Is this service available commercially? If so, what commercial solutions can address the requirement?

· What types of contracts are normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., single-award, multiple-award, firm-fixed price, cost reimbursement, labor hour, time-and-materials)?

· What contract length is normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., base year plus four options)?

· What is the recommended pricing structure, and what are the largest cost-drivers for this type of service (e.g., labor, equipment, leases, depreciation, fuel)?

· Are there any organizational conflict of interest concerns?

· Are there challenges posed to non-incumbent interested parties that should be addressed?

4. Other Important Information

Please list existing contract vehicles available for use in procuring this effort to include Federal Supply Schedules, GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, DoD Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts (known as “IDIQs”), or any other Government Agency contract vehicles. (This information on available contract vehicles is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.) Please list any existing contracts you have which could be used to procure this effort.

Provide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement. Are there software advancements, industry developments, or innovative solutions to be considered?

5. Conclusion

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

Attachment:

1. Performance Work Statement