How to bid on Transportation Office Support Services for the USCG SFLC

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard's Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) needs a vendor to provide a Freight Rate Assistant for its Transportation Office. This is a 12-month service position, starting from the date of award. The work will be performed at the USCG Yard in Baltimore, Maryland. The service is needed by September 28, 2026.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for submitting your quote is August 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. All quotes must be emailed by this time to be considered. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ), and a competitive price purchase order is anticipated to be awarded.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms that can provide professional support services, specifically in transportation and freight rate assistance. Vendors should be prepared to operate under a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order and manage their own funding until payment is received, as no down payments or advanced payments will be made. The agency will consider all responsible sources.

How to respond

To respond, you must email your quote to [email protected]. The subject line of your email must include the solicitation number: 52000QU260026813. Your quote should include your entity name, Unique Entity ID, address, point of contact, and their phone number and email address. You must also provide a quote for Line 1: Service Position (12-months from date of Award) - Transportation - Freight Rate Assistant IAW SOW Transportation Office Support Services, with a need by date of 09/28/2026, and a Unit of Issue: JOB.

To view the original solicitation and any associated documents, you will need to access the portal. Click the 'View original source' link. If you land on the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your quote clearly addresses all technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. Pay close attention to meeting the specified deadlines. The evaluation criteria for this solicitation are based on meeting all technical requirements, meeting deadlines, and price, with past performance reviewed for responsibility.

Be aware that invoicing for purchase orders will be processed through IPP.gov. If you do not have an account, indicate this so the issuing office can establish one for you. All invoices must contain the CG Purchase Order number, your invoice number, CAGE number, PO item number, description of services, unit prices, and extended totals. Shipping costs, if applicable and $100 or more, must be accompanied by a separate freight invoice.