Wilhelmshaven, Germany S&RTS

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is soliciting proposals for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) at the Port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, solicitation number HTC71125RE142. The contractor will provide comprehensive cargo handling services for Defense Transportation System (DTS) sponsored and non-sponsored cargo, with particular emphasis on managing Class V Ammunition & Explosives destined for U.S. Army and Air Force units in northern Germany. Services encompass the full spectrum of stevedoring and longshoring operations, including vessel, truck, and rail loading and discharging, cargo management, staging, intra-port transfers, cargo preparation, checking, tallying, and warehousing of military cargo such as containers, vehicles, breakbulk items, and aircraft. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with evaluation focused on five critical areas: required stevedoring services for handling containerized ammunition and explosives, workforce and supervision capabilities, material handling equipment availability and maintenance, HAZMAT certifications and port access credentials, and compliance with international, national, and Department of Defense safety and security standards. Proposals are due on October 20, 2025, at 0800 Central Time, with the Request for Proposal available on SAM.gov as of September 18, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a total estimated value of $47,000,000 over a five-year ordering period from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031, with an optional six-month extension. The minimum order value for the first 12 months is $2,500. The contract will be conducted under FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) and FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), with technical proposals limited to 20 pages and requiring mandatory English translations for foreign language documents. Performance will take place at the Port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, with operations required 24/7 to support military logistics for U.S. Army and Air Force units stationed in northern Germany. The primary contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Casey Schuette and Contracting Officer Doug Otten.