Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services, Three Ports Texas

The contract seeks a contractor to provide Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) for the import and export of U.S. Government cargo at the ports of Beaumont, Corpus Christi, and Port Arthur, Texas. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of cargo handling including loading and unloading vessels, staging, transport via truck and rail, vessel preparation, and equipment maintenance, without government supplementation. Performance is governed by a Schedule of Rates (SOR) that dictates compensation for each service type, with pricing applied through an IDIQ framework on a task order basis. All operations must comply with stringent security, safety, and cybersecurity standards, including TWIC credentialing for personnel, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for cyber protection, and immediate reporting of security breaches or incidents under DFARS 252.204-7012. Contractors must submit a Quality Control Inspection Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Spill Contingency Plan, and a Plan of Action for NIST compliance, while also ensuring all cargo is properly marked with staging lot, vessel assignment, origin, and sequence information using manual and RFID methods. No FOB terms are defined, and acceptance occurs at the port terminal upon cargo disposition. The contractor must maintain a full-time operational presence with qualified personnel including stevedores, crane operators, drivers, and safety officers, and must designate a Site-Specific Safety Officer with full authority to halt work for safety violations. All personnel must undergo background vetting, be free from SAM.gov exclusions, and be prohibited from holding government positions unless exempt. Physical security measures such as fencing, lighting, and controlled access are required upon request, and privately owned vehicles are generally banned. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Treasury Invoice Processing Portal (IPP), using TFMS PO numbers for payment processing, with no reliance on WAWF. Proposals are due by May 18, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via email in Microsoft Office formats, limited to five pages excluding covers. The solicitation is a sources-sought RFI conducted by USTRANSCOM from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, aiming to identify capable vendors for an upcoming contract award anticipated in early 2027, with no formal set-aside designation specified.