Opportunity
SAM #206ba7c94b104f27a5691adf36ac58d1
USTRANSCOM Forecast: Global Cargo, Port Operations, IT, and Maintenance Contracts (FY26-FY29+)
Buyer
USTRANSCOM
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 04, 2026
Identifier
206ba7c94b104f27a5691adf36ac58d1
NAICS
488510, 488390, 541512, 488490, 811310, 488320, 488119, 484121
This update provides a comprehensive forecast of USTRANSCOM's major procurement opportunities for FY26 Q3 & Q4 through FY27 and beyond: - Global Cargo Transportation Services - Multimodal 3 (MM3) contracts for airlift, sealift, and linehaul with major carriers (e.g., American President Lines, Liberty Global Logistics, Matson Navigation) - Universal Services Contract - 10 (USC-10) for international cargo and distribution with a wide range of ocean carriers - Joint Global Sealift Charter (JGSC) for global sealift transportation - Specialized Transportation Services - Scheduled fuel barge transportation in the Gulf region - Air ambulance and air transportation (including helicopter support and drone recovery) - Port and Terminal Operations - Stevedoring and related terminal services at numerous global ports (e.g., Romania, Singapore, Spain, Bahrain, Korea, Germany, Israel, Japan, Texas, Poland, Netherlands) - Rail and Ground Support - Rail freight car maintenance and repair for DODX fleet - Air terminal and ground handling at key U.S. locations - IT and Software Solutions - Development and support for Defense Personal Property System (DPS), Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), Commercial Operations Integrated System (COINS), Transportation Financial Management System (TFMS), Single Mobility System (SMS), and other IT/cybersecurity services - Maintenance and Technical Support - Emergency maintenance, crane maintenance, and technical support services - Contract Structure and Competition - Most contracts are firm fixed price, IDIQ, with full and open competition; some are small business set-asides - Contract values often exceed $100M, with periods of performance extending through 2029 or later, and some as far as 2036 - Key OEMs and Vendors - Includes major transportation, logistics, IT, and maintenance companies - Notable names: American President Lines, Liberty Global Logistics, Matson Navigation, CACI, ECS Federal, Savantage Financial Services, Carter Machinery, Tech Systems, and others - Commercial opportunities span transportation, logistics, IT, maintenance, and support services
Description
NOTE: The USTRANSCOM Procurement Forecast FY26 Quarter 3&4-FY27 has been updated to reflect that the Commander's Action Group (CAG) support requirement has been awarded on 13 July 2026 and therefore is not on the forecast any more.