SAM #TRANSCOM26W002

Market Research for Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation Services (2027–2032) – USTRANSCOM/DLA Energy

USTRANSCOM-AQ is conducting market research for scheduled fuel barge transportation services in the Gulf Region and Lower Mississippi River to support Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Defense, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), TCAQ-I - Contracting office located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Scheduled transportation of Department of War-owned bulk fuels by tug and barge - Fuel types: Marine Diesel (F76), Jet A Fuel (JAA), Jet Propellant 5 (JP5) - Service must cover all ordered U.S. ports and points on the Gulf of America and Lower Mississippi River, including connecting waterways and tributaries - 24/7 availability of contractor equipment and crews required - Compliance with U.S. coastwise laws - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Service must be available at all times (24/7) - Contractor must provide both equipment (tug and barge) and crews - Must comply with U.S. coastwise shipping laws - Supports DLA Energy fuel logistics - NAICS code: 483211 (Inland Water Freight Transportation) - Responses encouraged from all business sizes - Period of Performance: - Anticipated contract period: Five years (2027–2032) - Current contract expires March 31, 2027; new contract expected to start April 1, 2027 - Place of Performance: - Gulf Region, Lower Mississippi River, and connecting U.S. waterways - Contracting office at Scott Air Force Base, IL

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 more 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 constructed 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 facilitation decision making (e.g. determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns) and will not be disclosed outside the Government.

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