3PL Follow-on Effort RFI

The General Services Administration is seeking a Third Party Logistics provider under solicitation 47QSCC27R5003 to support export operations for overseas customers. This effort focuses on aligning warehousing, cargo movement, and distribution processes with industry standards. The scope of work includes receiving inbound Transatlantic and Transpacific ocean shipments, performing transshipment, consolidating shipments, and ensuring readiness for onward movement via small package carriers, the U.S. Postal System, and the Defense Transportation System. The provider will be responsible for inspecting shipments for compliance with GSA, Federal, and Department of Defense regulations, specifically adhering to MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-129, CFR Title 49, and DTR 4500.9-R Part II. Operational requirements mandate a minimum of two bi-coastal facilities, one on the East Coast and one on the West Coast, each located within 50 miles of a distribution point. These facilities must feature a minimum 26 foot warehouse clearance, a combined total expansion capability of 500,000 square feet, and specific fire sprinkler systems. Technical requirements include the ability to interface with a Compliance-to-Connect Warehouse Management System for the DoD Information Network and the capability to process ANSI EDI 850 and 856 transactions. Additionally, the provider must be certified to handle hazardous materials and dangerous goods across classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9. This current action is a sources-sought Request for Information to assess market capabilities and pricing methodologies.