Request for Information (RFI).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

SCHEDULED FUEL BARGE TRANSPORTATION IN GULF REGION

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1. RFI Overview

In 2027, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place for transportation of Department of War-owned bulk jet fuel, to include Marine Diesel (F76), Jet A Fuel (JAA), and Jet Propellant 5 (JP5) by tug and barge in support of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy. USTRANSCOM seeks a solution that transports fuel between all order United States ports and points on the Gulf of America and the lower Mississippi River and their connecting waterways and tributaries. This performance shall be provided by barge and tug systems compliant with the coastwise laws of the United States.

Period of Performance: 1 April 2027 – 31 March 2032

USTRANSCOM is seeking sources that possess the availability and capability to provide scheduled fuel barge transportation services in the Gulf region, 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):

NAME TITLE OFFICE EMAIL PHONE

Ms. Taylor Obermeier

Contract Specialist TCAQ-I taylor.n.obermeier.civ@mail.mil 618-817-

Ms. Erica Weaver

Contract Specialist TCAQ-I erica.m.weaver2.civ@mail.mil 618-817-

Mr. Nicholas Van Osdale

Contracting Officer TCAQ-I nicholas.a.vanosdale.civ@mail.mil 618-817-

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your completed worksheet in 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).

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: 09-Apr-26 Deadline for Questions: 5:00PM (CT) on 30-Apr-26 Responses Due: 5:00PM (CT) on 07-May-26

2. Background Information

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s mission is to enable mission readiness by providing globally resilient energy solutions to the Warfighter and Whole of Government.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

This procurement covers the transportation of Department Of War-owned bulk Jet A Aviation Fuel (JAA), Jet Propellant 5 (JP5), and F76 marine diesel by tug and barge between all ordered United States ports and points on the Gulf of America and the Lower Mississippi River and their connecting waterway and tributaries, including those specified in Appendix A of the Performance Work Statement. However, Appendix A does not represent all Loading/Discharging points and may change as fuel procurement award patterns change.

The Government will schedule the pick-up and delivery of the identified fuels from, to, and between the operational areas referenced in Appendix A without restriction. The Government reserves the right to change the schedule at any time to include standing by at an origin, destination, or intermediate point as specified by the Government.

Contractor supplied equipment and crews in support of this service must be available exclusively to the Government at all times, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, for transporting cargo to and between the points stipulated.

2.2. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 31 March 2027. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 01 February 2027.

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to complete the attached worksheet. Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement to ensure the requested information is provided.

USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes, including large and small business concerns and all socioeconomic categories. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 483211, Inland Water Freight Transportation. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is 1,050 employees.

4. Conclusion

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

TAYLOR OBERMEIER NICHOLAS VAN OSDALE

Contract Specialist Contracting Officer 618-817-9490 618-817-9466 taylor.n.obermeier.civ@mail.mil nicholas.a.vanosdale.civ@mail.mil

Attachment:

DRAFT Performance Work Statement Request for Information Worksheet