Request for Information (RFI)_Philadelphia.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

STEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES / PHILADELPHIA, PA

TRANSCOM25R014

1. RFI Overview

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR SOLICITATION OF ANY KIND. USTRANSCOM is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals for this requirement. This RFI should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to take or not take any action. The information requested will be used within 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. USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes; large and small business concerns, to include all the socioeconomic categories. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 488320. The Government anticipates issuing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period of performance of 15 March 2026 – 14 March 2031.

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):

NAME TITLE OFFICE EMAIL PHONE

Ms. Cassandra

Range Contracting

Officer TCAQ-RN cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil 618-817-

Ms. Melissa Romagno

Contract Specialist TCAQ-RN melissa.s.romagno.civ@mail.mil 618-817-

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.

RFI Released: 22 April 2025 Deadline for Questions: 2:00 P.M. (CT) on 29 April 2025 Responses Due: 2:00 P.M. (CT) on 06 May 2025

2. Background Information

USTRANSCOM conducts globally integrated mobility operations, leads the broader Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, and provides enabling capabilities in order to project and sustain the Joint Force in support of national objectives.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

USTRANSCOM is seeking sources that possess the availability and capability to provide Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) at the Port of Philadelphia in connection with the import and export of Defense Transportation System (DTS) sponsored cargo. Services will cover the full spectrum of handling surface moving cargo, to include its receipt through disposition, and processing cargo for simultaneous shipments via multiple surface modes of transportation as designated by the Contracting Officer (CO) or their appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR). 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. If the Government notifies the Contractor that the employment or the continued employment of any Contractor employee is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America, the Contractor shall make any changes necessary in the appointment(s). A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is included (Attachment 3).

2.2. Place of Performance

Packer Avenue Marine Terminal and Tioga Terminals located in Philadelphia, PA.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 14 March 2026. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 15 March 2026 and will have a 5-year base period of performance.

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to complete the Information Sheet (Attachment 1) and submit detailed responses to the questions on the attached Market Research Survey (Attachment 2). Your responses to the questions on the Market Research Survey (Attachment 2) should be no more than five (5) pages. Your answers will help us determine the most suitable approach to acquire these services.

3.1. Company Information

Request responses on Attachment 1: Market Research Information Sheet.

• Company Name

• Company Address

• Unique Entity ID

• CAGE Code

• Registered in SAM: (Yes or No)

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

• Business Size: (Small or Large)

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 488320. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is $47,000,000. 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.

3.4. What We’re Looking For

Interested Parties are invited to provide information on Attachment 1: Market Research Information Sheet and Attachment 2: Market Research Survey, specifically describing your capabilities in successfully executing the following:

• Keep in mind the page limitation restrictions.

• Keep in mind that an evaluation team will be required to review/evaluate every page of every submission.

3.5. Commercial Availability

Request responses on Market Research Attachment 1: Information Sheet Attachment 2: Survey

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.

MELISSA S. ROMAGNO CASSANDRA A. RANGE

Contract Specialist Contracting Officer 618-817-9677 618-817-9391 melissa.s.romagno.civ@mail.mil cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Market Research Information Sheet Attachment 2 – Market Research Survey Attachment 3 – Draft Performance Work Statement dated 15 April 2025 mailto:melissa.s.romagno.civ@mail.mil mailto:cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil