SAM #TRANSCOM26W001

RFI: Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation Services for Military Fuels (2027-2032)

This opportunity involves the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas East seeking industry input for scheduled fuel barge transportation services in the Gulf region and Lower Mississippi River, supporting Department of Defense fuel logistics from 2027 to 2032. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Directorate of Acquisition (USTRANSCOM-AQ, TCAQ-I), and Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas East (DLA Energy AME) - Contracting office located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Scheduled fuel barge transportation services for bulk Jet A Aviation Fuel, JP5, and F76 Marine Diesel - Transportation by tug and tank barge between U.S. Gulf ports and Lower Mississippi River points - Three 25,000-barrel tank barge tows (each tow = two barges, 50,000 barrels total) plus one on-call tow - Up to 200 feet of sectional fuel delivery hose with compatible couplings - 24/7 availability of equipment and crews, with USCG-endorsed tankermen - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with U.S. coastwise laws (Jones Act) - All equipment must be available exclusively for government use - On-call tow ordered monthly with 15-day notice; substitute equipment and scheduled maintenance provisions - Compliance with inspection, maintenance, and reporting standards - Key delivery and loading points include major refineries and military bases (e.g., Exxon/Mobil Baton Rouge, Valero Texas City, Naval Air Stations in LA and FL, Eglin AFB, Tyndall AFB, DFSP Houston) - Market research only—no contract award from this RFI

Description

USTRANSCOM is seeking sources that possess the availability and capability to provide scheduled fuel barge transportation services in the Gulf region, information about what solutions currently exist in the market, and is interested in learning about what information industry may need to scope a logical roadmap to succeed.

This announcement constitutes an RFI for informational and planning purposes only.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government.  No contract will be awarded as a result. Industry’s response to the RFI⁠—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent RFP or Request for Quote (RFQ) released. The information requested will be used within USTRANSCOM as market research to facilitate decision making (e.g., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns) and will not be disclosed outside the Government. 

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