Global Transportation Services

Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) is seeking a qualified firm or organization to provide international transportation services for a shipment of their Range Safety and Telemetry System (RSTS), which is covered under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The shipment will originate from the Pacific Spaceport Complex- Alaska on Kodiak Island and must be transported to the Sutherland Spaceport located on the A’Mhoine peninsula in Scotland. The selected vendor will have the flexibility to determine the method and route of shipment, with the requirement that the cargo arrives at the Sutherland Spaceport no later than March 31, 2025. To be considered responsive, proposals must demonstrate prior experience in handling ITAR-controlled shipments, as this is a mandatory criterion; failure to meet this requirement will result in rejection of the proposal. The deadline for proposal submission is October 25, 2024, by 5 PM Alaska Standard Time, and late submissions will not be accepted. The solicitation, titled "Global Transportation Services" with the number RFP-AAC-24-013, was posted on September 26, 2024. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000. This procurement is managed by the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and is open to organizations capable of fulfilling the specialized transportation needs for this ITAR-sensitive shipment. Interested parties can find additional details and respond through the designated online portal.