# SAM #W91QVP27QA020

Port handling, inland transportation, and material-handling support for U.S. Army exercise in India

**Buyer:** 0413 AQ HQ     CONTRACT AUG
**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** W91QVP27QA020
**NAICS:** 488999, 488510, 484110, 484121, 488190, 488390

The U.S. Army is seeking port handling and inland transportation support in India for exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of the Army, through U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the 413th Contracting Support Brigade, 0413 AQ HQ Contracting office.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, equipment brands, or service vendors are named in the provided documents.
- **Requested services and quantities:**
  - PHIT services under CLIN 0001: 1 job, per the PWS and order form.
  - 20K crane with operator: 3 service days for container and equipment transfers at Suratgarh Cantonment and Suratgarh Airfield.
  - 20K K-loader with operator: 2 service days to load containers onto a C-17 at Suratgarh Airfield.
  - 40-passenger bus with driver: quantity not specified; must seat at least 40 passengers, excluding the driver, and have working heating and air conditioning.
  - Inland line-haul and material-handling support, customs broker/port agent support, and vehicle/equipment wash-down services; task-specific quantities and routes are not specified.
- **Notable requirements:** Provide suitable vehicles and equipment with qualified drivers/operators, fuel, insurance, maintenance, permits, secure loading/unloading, cargo tracking, and operational support. Wash-down must meet Indian, USDA, and U.S. military preclearance requirements, including at least four wash-down stations and four 1,900-psi pressure washers. The solicitation also requires an itemized, Berry Amendment-compliant tent component list.
- **Performance period:** A planned one-week period in October 2026; no option years or annual subscription are identified. Individual service timing may vary.

### Description

<p>This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Solicitation for Port Handling and Inland Transportation (PHIT)&nbsp; in support of exercise Yudh Abhyas (YA26)</p>

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<p>The Period of Performance is 21-27 OCT 2026</p>

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<p>In order to participate, please review and fill out attached forms accordingly.<br />
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<p><strong>Ensure to follow the Offer Submission Requirements in the RFQ. Only fill out the highlighted portion of the Order Form.</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Deadline:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Questions will be due in writing (email) by 1300 (HST) on 17 OCT 2026.</strong></p>

<p><strong>This solicitation will close at 0900 (HST) on 19 OCT 2026 any quotes submitted after this date will not be considered by the Contracting Office.</strong></p>

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<p>Once questions are received, we will provide answers in this solicitation for all interested parties.</p>

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<p>This is only an RFQ. The government may cancel this solicitation at any time at no cost to the government.</p>

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