VISA Comment Matrix.xlsx

This document provides details regarding the renewal of the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) contingency contract. The contract implements VISA as defined by the Federal Register and provides for contingency sealift services worldwide, including port-to-port ocean movements, intermodal movements, infrastructure, services, and management expertise. It also enables bilateral services prior to contingencies for testing and exercising VISA.

Key details include: the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024; the Government has incorporated VISA Liner Terms and Conditions into the Universal Service Contract and removed facility clearance mandates except for participation in classified activities and cargo movement; pricing will use a single negotiated methodology; interested parties can submit comments on the new Terms and Conditions using the attached matrix by 12 April 2024 prior to an Industry Day in May 2024 to review the actual Request for Proposal which will include applicable clauses and attachments. The Department of Defense United States Transportation Command is the agency managing this renewal.