Non-Temporary Storage of Retrograde Household Goods (NTS-R)   3

A requirement exists for non-temporary storage (NTS) of retrograde containerized household goods (HHG) and unaccompanied baggage (UB) belonging to DoD military service members, DoD Civilian and U. S. Coast Guard members (collectively customers). The contractor shall assume all responsibility from point of receipt to the point custody of HHG/UB transfers to a receiving party. The contractor's responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) operating storage facility(s), (2) handling-in HHG/UB, (3) storage of HHG/UB, ensuring adequate protection of shipments is provided at all times, (4) handling-out, and (5) resolving HHG/UB loss or damage claims.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is anticipated to be 493110, General Warehousing and Storage with a size standard of $30.0M. This requirement is anticipated to be a 100% small business set-aside. The Government anticipates issuing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

The RFP for Non-Temporary Storage of Retrograde Household Goods (NTS-R) has been protested before the Government Accountability Office (GAO). In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), USTRANSCOM will continue with proposal evaluations; however, a contract award will not be made until the GAO ruling is final. A decision is expected from GAO on or before 26 July 2021.

Changes made to this posting by date:

24 Mar 21: Posted Q&A Round 1

01 Apr 21: Posted Q&A Round 2

09 Apr 21: Posted Q&A Round 3; Posted Amendment 0001

15 Apr 21: Posted Q&A #4

16 Apr 21: Posted Amendment 0002 (originally posted incorrect version of Attachment 1 which has now been deleted, please use Attachment 1 2021.04.16 NTSR PWS v2)

20 Apr 21: Protest Notification added to description