Logistics Support Services Deployment and Distribution Service Support (D2S2) HTC71126QE130

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) / Directorate of Acquisition anticipates issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) on or about 20 March 2026. The 595th Transportation Surface Brigade (TSB) provides United States Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) forward presence in order to coordinate redeployment support, container and cargo/freight management, and door-to-door/door-to-port/port-to-port/port-to-door surface distribution operations in the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). The brigade manages Universal Services Contract (USC), Multi-Modal (MM), and Military Sealift Command (MSC) Chartered, cargoes entering and exiting the Theater of Operations (TO). In support of this critical task, the 595th TSB requires contract deployment and distribution service support for traffic management services, related vessel services support, documentation not limited to Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) transaction (e.g. Cargo Manifest (DD Form 1385), Working/Final Vessel Papers, tally transactions, reconciliation, etc.), USCENTCOM Custom Clearance support (e.g. AK-302, JOC-I, MOFA, MAP Memo, etc.), and Track and Trace system and report capability (Daily ITV reports, yard reports, booked cargo reports, etc.). Coordination with the operations, yard, and vessel team members is critical to ensure data accuracy. The primary place of performance is the Military port of Shuaiba, otherwise known as Camp Spearhead. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. The period of performance for the proposed solicitation, HTC71126QE130, will consist of a one (1) year base period from 1 September 2026 through 31 August 2027, four (4) one year option periods, and one (1) six month extension of service. The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is R706, and the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 561110 with a size standard of $12.5 million. This requirement will be solicited using a Full and Open Competition acquisition strategy. No hardcopies of this solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the Agency. The contracting office is USTRANSCOM, 508 Scott Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225. All comments should be addressed in writing to Ms. Aliyah Williams and Ms. Sarah Albers via email: aliyah.s.williams4.civ@mail.mil and sarah.l.albers2.civ@mail.mil.

This contract s purpose is to provide contract deployment and distribution services in support of the 595th TSB and subordinate units operations missions throughout the USCENTCOM AOR. Contractor shall provide support, ensuring completion of suspense actions and compliance with regulatory guidance, beginning 45 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) section 7.503, the Contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions. Contract services provided are not active duty or services under 38 United States Code (USC) 106 and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 1000.20, Active Duty Service Determinations for Civilian or Contractual Groups. This effort shall be limited to non-personal services that include, but are not limited to, activities described in the following paragraphs for the Installations, Seaports, Airports within the USCENTCOM Area of Operations (AO), Appendix A. Terms such as manage, administer, and oversee as used in this contract shall not be taken to mean that contractor personnel can perform inherently governmental functions. Decision making, supervision, and directing US Government employees (hereafter referred to as Government) are examples of inherently governmental functions and are not authorized under this contract. Contractor personnel shall only provide recommendations to 595th TSB management and cannot make final decisions in any manner. The contractual work requires knowledge in transportation, logistics to include cargo and freight tracking using DOD Defense Transportation System (DTS) systems (i.e. Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), Integrated Booking System (IBS), Business Support and Container Management (BSCM)), port cargo management/operations, customs clearance in accordance with Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part V Chapter 512 USCENTCOM and ARTRANS Country Customs Customer and Carrier Advisories, and documentation procedures. Contractor personnel should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

16 April 2026: Amendment 1 was issued to 1) Update Attachment 4 - Business Worksheet to change the Offeror's Reponse text boxes on all pages to allow for multiple lines. The document name has been updated to Attachment 4 - Business Worksheet v.2; and 2) Update Attachment 5 - Technical Capability Worksheet to change the Offeror's Response text boxes on all pages to allow for multiple lines. The document name has been updated to Attachment 5 - Technical Capability Worksheet v.2. 16 April 2026: 2026.04.16 - D2S2 QA Tracker posted. This contract s purpose is to provide contract deployment and distribution services in support of the 595th TSB and subordinate units operations missions throughout the USCENTCOM AOR. Contractor shall provide support, ensuring completion of suspense actions and compliance with regulatory guidance, beginning 45 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) section 7.503, the Contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions. Contract services provided are not active duty or services under 38 United States Code (USC) 106 and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 1000.20, Active Duty Service Determinations for Civilian or Contractual Groups. This effort shall be limited to non-personal services that include, but are not limited to, activities described in the following paragraphs for the Installations, Seaports, Airports within the USCENTCOM Area of Operations (AO), Appendix A. Terms such as manage, administer, and oversee as used in this contract shall not be taken to mean that contractor personnel can perform inherently governmental functions. Decision making, supervision, and directing US Government employees (hereafter referred to as Government) are examples of inherently governmental functions and are not authorized under this contract. Contractor personnel shall only provide recommendations to 595th TSB management and cannot make final decisions in any manner. The contractual work requires knowledge in transportation, logistics to include cargo and freight tracking using DOD Defense Transportation System (DTS) systems (i.e. Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), Integrated Booking System (IBS), Business Support and Container Management (BSCM)), port cargo management/operations, customs clearance in accordance with Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part V Chapter 512 USCENTCOM and ARTRANS Country Customs Customer and Carrier Advisories, and documentation procedures. Contractor personnel should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, etc.).