Gdynia, Poland S&RTS

The contract seeks Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) to support the import and export of U.S. Government cargo through the Port of Gdynia, Poland, covering the full spectrum of terminal operations including vessel load and discharge, truck and rail handling, cargo staging, storage, intra-port transfers, documentation, tallying, and management of dunnage and tiedown materials. The cargo includes containers, vehicles, Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) in all configurations, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), and general Department of Defense (DoD) cargo, transported via vessel, Common-User Land Transportation (CULT), or military convoy. The contractor must operate 24/7/365 and be fully prepared to respond to military mission requirements at any time, with standard operations typically scheduled during regular workdays but subject to rapid expansion based on operational needs. Performance is governed by a detailed Performance Work Statement requiring strict adherence to safety, security, and operational standards, including full compliance with federal, host nation, and DoD regulations. Key operational responsibilities include inspecting inbound cargo for damage, contamination, and documentation completeness; providing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials such as MHE, PPE, dunnage, and fuel; and performing lashing/unlashing across all conveyance types. The contractor must comply with stringent cyber and physical security requirements, as services are designated as operationally critical support under DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating NIST SP 800-171 compliance for all information systems handling covered defense information. All personnel must undergo vetting for criminal, terrorist, or threat-related affiliations and possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or equivalent host nation credential alongside a port-issued identification badge. A comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program is required, directed by a certified Site Safety and Health Officer with demonstrable industry competency, and all personnel handling explosives must complete ARTRANS Brigade ESMP training with daily status reports maintained. Financial administration requires electronic invoicing via the Treasury Invoice Processing Portal (IPP), certified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative within seven business days, with payment processed through the Transportation Financial Management System (TFMS) under Prompt Payment Act timelines. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses requires prior COR approval and substantiation with itemized English receipts. The contractor must name a primary and two alternate Contract Managers with full authority to act, and monthly COR meetings are mandatory to