Bremerhaven T&C

The contract for Tallying and Checking (T&C) services at the Port of Bremerhaven, Germany, supports Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) for U.S. Military cargo under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with a base performance period from 1 September 2026 through 31 August 2031, plus a six-month option through 29 February 2032. The acquisition follows FAR Part 12 and Part 13.5 procedures and will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where technical acceptability is a mandatory gatekeeper before price evaluation. Proposals must include a 20-page Technical Worksheet detailing labor capabilities, cargo handling procedures, and port access credentials, and a 5-page Mission Essential Plan demonstrating continuity of operations during crises such as pandemics or natural disasters, both aligned with the revised Performance Work Statement. Contractors must comply with Best Commercial Practices, provide 24/7 service coverage, handle multiple vessels, and adhere to German Customs requirements via the Bremische Hafentelematik system. All personnel require local work authorization (Hafenarbeitskarte), pass U.S. Government security screenings including criminal history and terrorism checks, and obtain Government-issued identification badges; personal vehicles are prohibited unless mission-critical. Security protocols mandate protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), mandatory OPSEC training, and immediate reporting of incidents or breaches. Pricing is governed by a Schedule of Rates that defines units of measure, commodity handling methods, and shift structures, with no inclusion of port tariffs in quotations. The contract includes a minimum annual guarantee of $2,500 for the first 12 months and a total ceiling value of $412,500, incorporating a 25% increase over the base estimate. Contractors must comply with MIL-STD-129R for marking, MIL-HDBK-138B for container inspection, and DD Form 1750/2781 documentation, while invoicing flows through internal Army systems including the Pipeline Asset Tool and G8 Accounting Operations, with payments directed to a designated Army email. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide a CAGE code, and certify compliance with trafficking in persons, subcontracting, property management, and other FAR/DFARS clauses, including Alternate I to FAR 52.