Ie Shima Barge Transportation

Solicitation M29000-27-Q-3000 is a request for quotes for commercial barge transportation services to support the Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 during exercise Keen Sword 27. The requirement involves the deployment and redeployment of military equipment, including containers and vehicles, between Naha Military Port and Ie Shima Port in Okinawa, Japan. The operational schedule consists of a deployment phase from October 14 to 20, 2026, and a redeployment phase from November 2 to 4, 2026, totaling four movements. The contractor must provide a roll-on/roll-off vessel with at least 400 square meters of deck space and is responsible for load securing, scheduling with port authorities, and ensuring compliance with host country regulations and safety standards. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror determined to be most advantageous based on technical capability, price, and past performance, with a stated preference for US flagged vessels. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and provide a quote inclusive of all fees for all requested line items to be considered responsive. Performance will be monitored through pre- and post-embarkation inspections, with unsatisfactory performance potentially resulting in invoice deductions of up to 10 percent per movement. This procurement is conducted under Full and Open Competition under NAICS code 483113 and follows FAR Part 12 guidelines for commercial services.