Category A

The Department of Defense, through U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), issued solicitation HTC71117RCC05 to procure international commercial cargo Category A (CAT A) services for less-than-full planeloads. This requirement focuses on time-definite, door-to-door pickup and delivery, including expedited customs processing, clearance of less than full pallet loads, and participation in the Government-Approved Third Party Payment System. The scope of service is comprehensive, covering the movement of general cargo as well as specialized shipments such as hazardous materials, narcotics, refrigerated cold chain perishables, life and death shipments, and oversized or unusual cargo. To ensure national security and airlift capacity during emergencies, this acquisition is conducted under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(3) for Industrial Mobilization, allowing for the selection of Civil Reserve Air Fleet approved carriers. The procurement process included extensive market research to evaluate vendor capabilities for CAT A III requirements. Managed by the USTRANSCOM-AQ office at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the contract emphasizes the necessity of Intransit Visibility and the ability to support authorized users globally.