S&RTS Talamone Bay, Italy

The United States Transportation Command is seeking a contractor to provide Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) for the import and export of Defense Transportation System sponsored and non-sponsored cargo through the Port of Talamone Bay, Italy. This comprehensive cargo handling operation will serve as the primary transit point for Class V Ammunition & Explosives destined for US Army and Air Force units stationed in northern Italy, requiring 24/7/365 operations with qualified personnel and specialized equipment capable of handling heavy vehicles up to 150,000 pounds. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in three critical areas: labor, equipment, and certifications/port access, while maintaining rigorous security protocols and HAZMAT certifications for handling explosive materials. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, considering both technical compliance and price fairness. Proposals are due by August 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time and must be submitted electronically via email with a 180-calendar-day validity period.

This solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns under NAICS code 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling) with no current incumbent contractor identified. The contract structure is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with an estimated annual value of $231,000 and a total estimated contract value of $288,750 over the five-year performance period. The primary contract term runs from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2030, with an optional six-month extension through May 31, 2031, and includes a minimum order value of $2,500 for the first 12 months with a maximum contract value that includes a 25% increase over the total award amount. The place of performance is specifically located at Via Talamone, 47814 Igea Marina RN, Italy, where the contractor will manage comprehensive port operations including vessel loading/unloading, cargo staging, documentation, and warehousing services. Monthly miscellaneous expenses are allocated at $3,500 to cover additional operational requirements and out-of-pocket expenses.