Non-Temporary Storage of Retrograde Household Goods (NTS-R)

Background

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is the Distribution Process Owner (DPO) for the Department of Defense and is the single entity to direct and supervise execution of the strategic distribution system.  The mission of USTRANSCOM is to provide full-spectrum global mobility solutions and related enabling capabilities for supported customers’ requirements in peace and war.  USTRANSCOM has a responsibility to improve the overall efficiency and interoperability of distribution related activities within the Department of Defense.  USTRANSCOM is the contracting activity for surface transportation requirements.

Description

A requirement exists for non-temporary storage (NTS) of retrograde containerized household goods (HHG) and unaccompanied baggage (UB) belonging to DoD military service members, DoD Civilian and U. S. Coast Guard members (collectively customers). The contractor shall  assume all responsibility from point of receipt to the point custody of HHG/UB transfers to a receiving party. The contractor’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) operating storage facility(s), (2) handling-in HHG/UB, (3) storage of HHG/UB, ensuring adequate protection of shipments is provided at all times, (4) handling-out, and (5) resolving HHG/UB loss or damage claims.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is anticipated to be 493110, General Warehousing and Storage with a size standard of $30.0M. This requirement is anticipated to be a 100% small business set-aside.  The Government anticipates issuing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

The period of performance for this effort includes a 6-month transition, one-year base period, four one-year option periods, and an optional six-month extension per FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.  The contract award date is scheduled for 1 August 2021.

Period of Performance =

a. Transition: 1 AUG 21 – 31 JAN 22

b. Base Year: 1 FEB 22 – 31 JAN 23

c. Option Year 1: 1 FEB 23 – 31 JAN 24

d. Option Year 2: 1 FEB 24 – 31 JAN 25

e. Option Year 3: 1 FEB 25 – 31 JAN 26

f. Option Year 4: 1 FEB 26 – 31 JAN 27

g. 6 month extension of service: 1 FEB 27 – 31 JUL 27 

The solicitation for this acquisition will be released electronically and will be available only on Beta.sam.gov (formerly FedBizOpps) website at https://beta.sam.gov/.

The expected release date for the official Request for Proposal (RFP) is approximately 18 March 2021.  All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.