Intermodal and Ocean Transportation Services from CONUS to Azores

The purpose of this synopsis is to notify interested parties that the USTRANSCOM Directorate of Acquisition anticipates issuance of a request for quote to provide transportation of lawful cargo by U.S. flag ships between points in the Continental United States of America (CONUS) and the commercial terminal in Port of Praia, Azores.

The Carrier shall maintain regularly scheduled liner term service on this route throughout the period of the Contract via a self-sustaining vessel(s). The services being procured by this contract provide the primary logistical support for the American Forces stationed in the Azores and the sole means of surface transportation between the U.S. and the Azores. The Carrier will transport over 90% of all supplies used at the base, including food, other necessities, and amenities providing quality of life. Reliability of service in all weather conditions is paramount. Sea State 4 or higher is frequent on the annual schedule.

The minimum acceptable frequency of service shall be a vessel call at Azores at intervals not to exceed twenty-five (25) days between deliveries. Actual cargo transit time shall not exceed eleven (11) days from the last loading port in CONUS to Port of Praia and eleven (11) days from Port of Praia to the first discharge port in CONUS. For inbound cargo, inland cargo delivery transit after port clearance (commencement of delivery) shall not exceed one day for every 300 miles of the shortest road distance from the port of discharge. For outbound cargo, if inland cargo delivery is required by the Government, transit after commencement of delivery shall not exceed three (3) days by the shortest road distance from the port of discharge.

All rates will be posted in the CARES II system

The anticipated period of performance will be for 1 Aug 08 through 28 Feb 09. The NAICS code is 483111. Anticipated issuance date is on or about 24 June 2008. No hardcopies of this request for quote will be provided. The request for quote may be downloaded from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. All comments should be addressed to Cynthia Woods, Contract Specialist (618) 256-6635, email: cynthia.woods@ustranscom.mil or Pamela Hall, Contracting Officer (618) 256-6646, email: pamela.hall@ustranscom.mil

Please Note:

This synopsis was previously posted under RFQ HTC711-08-Q-0208 on 13 June 2008. Due to a change in procurement strategy the new RFP for this acquisition is HTC711-08-R-0031.