Bid guide
How to bid on fuel barge transportation for US Transportation Command
What USTRANSCOM is buying
US Transportation Command seeks scheduled and on-call tug-and-barge service to move government-owned Jet A aviation fuel, JP5, and F76 marine diesel between ordered ports and points along the Gulf of America, the Lower Mississippi River, and connecting waterways and tributaries.
This RFP may suit transportation firms with relevant fuel barge and tug service capabilities.
Key dates and the proposal deadline
The virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 9, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CST. RSVP by November 6 at 5:00 p.m. CST using the email addresses and CC listed in the solicitation.
Proposals are due November 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The deadline in the amendment takes precedence over the earlier deadline shown in the listing. Plan to submit before the cutoff and follow the solicitation’s submission instructions.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity is relevant to firms in transportation, particularly vendors able to provide tug-and-barge service for bulk fuel movements in the stated Gulf and Lower Mississippi River areas.
Review the full solicitation and its amendments to determine whether your firm can meet the service requirements.
How to access the solicitation
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to reach the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. Check the solicitation documents, including the conference instructions and SF30 Block 14 Summary of Changes.
Prepare a careful response
Read the solicitation and all posted updates before drafting. The notice says additional Round 2 questions and answers will be posted, so check the solicitation for updates as you prepare.
Build a submission checklist from the actual RFP: confirm required proposal contents, format, delivery method, and any stated service or evaluation requirements. Allow time to review the final package and submit it before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Transportation Command (ustranscom); the original posting controls.