Opportunity
SAM #TRANSCOM26W003
Market Research for Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation Services in Gulf Region and Lower Mississippi River
Buyer
USTRANSCOM AQC
Posted
May 19, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
TRANSCOM26W003
NAICS
483211, 483113
USTRANSCOM is conducting market research for a future contract to provide scheduled fuel barge transportation services in the Gulf Region and Lower Mississippi River. - Government Buyer: - United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), TCAQ-I Contracting Office - Contracting officials: Ms. Erica Weaver and Mr. Nicholas Van Osdale - Located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois - 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 area: U.S. Gulf region, Lower Mississippi River, and connecting waterways - 24/7 availability required - Must comply with U.S. coastwise laws - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFI is for market research only - No part numbers or quantities specified; focus is on service capability - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Transportation must be available at all times (24/7) - Compliance with U.S. coastwise laws is mandatory - Supports Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy fuel distribution
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.