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Global Heavyweight Services (GHS)

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HTC711-22-R-C001Federal

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The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking contractors to provide heavyweight delivery services under the Global Heavyweight Services (GHS) program. The contract requires the prime contractor to offer international and domestic commercial heavyweight door-to-door delivery for the Department of Defense and its cost reimbursable contractors. Key service requirements include time-definite pick-up and delivery, precise shipment tracking, participation in the government Third Party Payment System (TPPS), customs clearance processing when applicable, and shipment data reporting. All shipments must include an air segment and cover international shipments over 300 pounds, domestic shipments over 150 pounds within the contiguous 48 states, and shipments over 300 pounds for Alaska and Hawaii. The contract will begin with a base period from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, with nine one-year option periods and a possible six-month extension. Prime contractors must maintain participation in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program throughout the contract duration. This acquisition is authorized under a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition, approved in October 2021, but all responsible sources are encouraged to submit proposals. The government intends to award multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to ensure flexibility and broad service coverage, with performance locations worldwide.

General Info

Provide international and domestic heavyweight door-to-door delivery for U.S. Defense with strict tracking.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

481112 - Scheduled Freight Air Transportation

Place of Performance

IL

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

NORTHERN AIR CARGO, LLC

Award Issued Date

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2022.02.07+Class+JA+LPL+Redacted.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq
Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA
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Hannah L. Louvier
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Meggan A. DeBrobander
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This is a presolicitation notice for United States Transportation Command's (USTRANSCOM) upcoming requirement to procure heavyweight delivery service. The Contractor shall provide international and domestic commercial heavyweight door-to-door delivery service for the United States (U.S.) Department of Defense (DoD) and Cost Reimbursable Contractors. The prime contractor is required to provide door-to-door, time definite, pick-up and delivery transportation services, timely and accurate shipment tracking, government Third Party Payment System (TPPS) participation, customs clearance processing (if applicable), and shipment data reporting. All shipments MUST include an air segment. The contractor shall provide these services for international shipments over 300 lbs. and within the 48 contiguous states (CONUS) for shipments over 150 lbs. and over 300 lbs. for Alaska and Hawaii. The period of performance will consist of a base period effective 1 October 2022 through 30 September 2023 with nine one-year option periods and an additional six-month option period to extend services, if necessary. To receive an award under the GHS acquisition, the prime contractor will be required to participate in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program and maintain CRAF status throughout the duration of the contract. A class Justification and Approval (J&A) document encompassing this program, which authorizes other than full and open competition, was approved on 22 October 2021. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. It is the Government's intent to award multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide flexibility of choice and service coverage. Place of Performance Worldwide

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