In plain English
The US Transportation Command wants to buy worldwide deep-sea freight and intermodal transportation services for contingency operations, with contracts running from October 2024 to September 2034. Companies must commit vessel capacity in case of activation, and in return, they get priority for peacetime Department of Defense cargo. Current participants will be contacted to renew, while new companies must enroll through the Maritime Administration website.
About this bid
The attached Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) solicitation and attachments are posted in order to execute the next iteration of VISA contracts. These contingency contracts implement VISA as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014. VISA provides for contingency sealift services that may arise in any part of the world. The general scope of services under this contract includes the provision of ocean transportation charter for worldwide port-to-port ocean movements and related intermodal movements, infrastructure, services, and management expertise. VISA participants shall provide basic services, as outlined in the Terms and Conditions, including guaranteed capacity…
Details
- Solicitation number
- HTC71124RWV01
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- NAICS
- 483111 · Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Classification (PSC)
- V115
- Place of performance
- Scott AFB, Illinois
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