All Ports Turkey S&RTS

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting market research for comprehensive Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) across all ports in Turkey to support military cargo operations for the Defense Transportation System. The anticipated procurement will be structured as an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering cargo handling services including vessel and truck loading/unloading, documentation, customs clearance, warehousing, and security operations for all classes of military supplies including vehicles up to 150,000 pounds, aircraft, hazardous materials, and sensitive cargo. Services must be provided 24/7/365 across multiple designated commercial and military ports throughout Turkey, with contractors required to provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and management to operate seaport terminals. The procurement falls under NAICS code 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling) and requires strict personnel screening, safety protocols, and compliance with U.S. Government, NATO, host nation, and international regulations. Interested vendors must complete and submit an information sheet and market research survey by 6:00 AM Central Time on September 8, 2025, via email to the designated contracting officers.

This sources sought notice does not utilize any small business set-aside designations, though the RFI indicates openness to businesses of all sizes including various socioeconomic categories such as veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses. No current incumbents or potential award values are specified in the documentation, as this is strictly a market research initiative with no intention to award contracts based on responses or reimburse preparation costs. The base performance period for the anticipated contract is structured to run from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2031, representing a six-year commitment with an optional six-month extension period. The contract will encompass services at multiple Turkish ports including Iskenderun, Mersin, Tekirdag, Bandirma, Samsun, and Izmir, among others, requiring comprehensive port terminal operations capabilities. Compensation will be based on a Schedule of Rates (SOR) structure, though specific rate information is not provided in the pre-solicitation materials.