Kingdom of Bahrain S&RTS

The United States Transportation Command seeks stevedoring and related terminal services (S&RTS) for U.S. Government cargo at multiple ports and facilities throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain, with proposals due November 13, 2026 (amended from October 29). The solicitation is unrestricted; no small business set-asides apply. The solicitation number has been updated to HTC71127QE127 due to fiscal year overlap.

Place of performance includes Mina Salman Port, Khalifa Bin Salman Port, ASRY Dry Dock, Naval Support Activity (NSA1), Mina Salman Naval Base (NSA2), Shaikh Isa Air Base, Aviation Unit (NSA3), Riffa Air Base, and any other designated locations within the Kingdom of Bahrain. Services must be available 24/7/365 and cover the full spectrum of managing USG cargo including containers, vehicles, breakbulk, and rotary or fixed-wing aircraft. Operational tasks include stevedoring, long-shoring, load and discharge of vessels and trucks, port reception and disposition, cargo management and preparation, staging, storage, onward movement, intra-port transfers, vessel preparation, documentation, and tallying. Military cargo may include vehicles, ammunition and explosives in all configurations, hazardous materials (per applicable regulations), and other general Department of War cargo. Transportation will be facilitated via vessel, Common-User Land Transportation, and military convoy.

Award will be made to one contractor on a firm fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity basis for five years (July 6, 2027 through July 5, 2032) with an optional six-month extension through January 5, 2033. Minimum order value is $2,500 in the first 12 months; maximum contract value equals the total award amount plus 25 percent. NAICS code is 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling). Evaluation criteria are technical acceptability and fair and reasonable pricing, with award to the lowest-priced quoter with an acceptable technical submission. Quoters must submit three parts: Contract Documentation (SAM active status, compliance worksheets, SF 1449), Technical Submission (Technical Worksheet not exceeding 20 pages and Mission Essential Plan not exceeding 5 pages), and Price Quote (Schedule of Rates in Excel format with unit prices to two decimal places). Technical evaluation covers labor capabilities for flexible 24/7 operations, equipment capacity including Material Handling Equipment and ramps rated to 70 tons, and certifications including HAZMAT certification for at least two personnel per CFR Title 49 Section 172.702 and valid business licenses or work permits from the host nation. All quoters must hold CMMC Level 1 certification, maintain active SAM registration, and comply with FAR and DFARS representations and certifications. Quotations must be valid for a minimum of 180 calendar days.