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Yokohama, Japan S&RTS

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TRANSCOM26R008Federal

Submission Closed05/25/2026, 11:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI TRANSCOM26R008) to gather industry input on the future procurement of Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) in Yokohama and East Japan. This initiative precedes the anticipated issuance of an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base performance period spanning April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032, and includes an optional six-month extension. The scope encompasses all labor, equipment, and management required to handle U.S. Government cargo, including military vehicles and breakbulk shipments, in accordance with a Draft Performance Work Statement. Contractors must comply with FAR 52.219-14, as modified by deviation 2021-O0008, which restricts prime contractors from paying more than 50% of contract costs to non-similarly situated subcontractors, with a critical exception allowing the use of local Japanese contractors for foreign performance without counting toward that limit. Respondents are required to submit an Information Sheet, a Market Research Survey, and feedback on the Draft Performance Work Statement, all within a five-page limit excluding cover materials, by 6:00 A.M. Central Time on May 25, 2026, via email to designated USTRANSCOM contracting personnel. All respondents must hold an active SAM.gov registration, provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and self-certify their business size under NAICS code 488320 with a size standard of $47 million in annual receipts, including any applicable socioeconomic designations such as VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), or SDB. The contract will be awarded based on a Schedule of Rates tied to containerized and breakbulk cargo handling, measured by Effort Accounting or Manpower To Order, and performance will occur at the ports of Yokohama and East Japan, requiring familiarity with local labor laws, union agreements, and operational conditions. No contract will be awarded from this RFI, and no costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed; the information gathered will shape the future full and open solicitation, which may use either LPTA or trade-off evaluation criteria yet to be defined. The contracting office, located at Scott Air Force Base

General Info

USTRANSCOM plans IDIQ contract for stevedoring services in Yokohama, April 2027–March 2032.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

NAICS

488320 - Marine Cargo Handling

Place of Performance

Yokohama, IL, JPN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFI TRANSCOM26R008 Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services Information Sheet

rfi

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Market Research Survey for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services Yokohama TRANSCOM26R008

rfi

Low

USTRANSCOM RFI for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services Yokohama TRANSCOM26R008

rfi

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 28

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineMay 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/25/2026, 11:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

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

Contacts

Connor N. Breyer

Cassandra A. Range

Full Description

1. The sources sought is for informational purposes only in conducting market research. USTRANSCOM Acquisition Directorate anticipates issuance of a solicitation for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) in Yokohama, Japan. The Government anticipates issuing an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period of performance of 01 April 2027 through 31 March 2032, with an optional six-month extension.

. Refer to the attached RFI - TRANSCOM26R008 for additional information.

2. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses. This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.

3. If interested, please review the attached RFI - TRANSCOM26R008 and the three (3) attachments. Complete the attached information sheet (Attachment 1) and survey (Attachment 2). Submissions must be returned no later than 6:00 A.M. (CDT) on 25 May 2026. Responses must be submitted via email to: Cassandra Range, Contracting Officer, email: contact@example.gov, and Connor Breyer, Contract Specialist, email: contact@example.gov.