Mannheim and Regensburg S&RTS
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- Solicitation number
- TRANSCOM26R001
- Agency
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United States Transportation Command
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
- Place of performance
- Mannheim and Regensburg Germany
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About this opportunity
USTRANSCOM Acquisition Directorate is conducting market research for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) at the inland waterways ports of Mannheim and Regensburg, Germany. The anticipated procurement will support the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (ARTRANS) by providing comprehensive cargo handling services for U.S. Military shipments, including loading and discharging vessels, trucks, and railcars with capabilities to handle containers, vehicles, breakbulk, hazardous materials, and sensitive cargo. Services must be performed 24/7 with the ability to support multiple vessel decks simultaneously and manage cargo through all transportation modes with full accountability and documentation. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and management to handle military cargo up to 150,000 lbs, maintain certified personnel and material handling equipment, and comply with military and international regulations. Interested companies must complete the attached information sheet and market research survey and submit responses via email to Contracting Officer Cassandra Range and Contract Specialist Connor Breyer by 6:00 A.M. CDT on November 3, 2025.
This sources sought notice indicates no set-aside designation is being used, making it a full and open competition opportunity. The government plans to issue an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base performance period from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031, which includes a potential six-month extension option. The contract will utilize NAICS code 488320 for Marine Cargo Handling services, and the Performance Work Statement indicates potential expansion to other Rhine and Danube river ports through contract modification. No incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation, and no specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. The comprehensive scope requires 24/7 operations with capabilities to handle various military cargo types including hazardous materials and sensitive equipment, emphasizing the substantial operational requirements for potential contractors.
Notice text
1. The sources sought is for informational purposes only in conducting market research. USTRANSCOM Acquisition Directorate anticipates issuance of a solicitation for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&TRS) in Mannheim and Regensburg, Germany. The Government anticipates issuing an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period of performance of 01 October 2026 through 30 September 2031, with an optional six-month extension. Refer to the attached RFI - TRANSCOM26R001 for additional information.
2. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses. This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.
3. If interested, please review the attached RFI - TRANSCOM26R001 and the three (3) attachments. Complete the attached information sheet (Attachment 1) and survey (Attachment 2). Submissions must be returned no later than 6:00 A.M. (CDT) on 03 November 2025. Responses must be submitted via email to: Cassandra Range, Contracting Officer, email: cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil, and Connor Breyer, Contract Specialist, email: connor.n.breyer.civ@mail.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI_Attch 1_Information Sheet_TRANSCOM26R001.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFI_Attch 3_PWS_TRANSCOM26R001.pdf | ||
| RFI_Attch 2_Survey_TRANSCOM26R001.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFI_TRANSCOM26R001.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Mannheim and Regensburg S&RTS | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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