SSA Conventional Awarded $26.3 Million Stevedoring Contract With U.S. Transportation Command
Anna Davis09/07/2025
Contract Award Defense
HigherGov
The U.S. Transportation Command has awarded a contract for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) in the Pacific Northwest to SSA Conventional. The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract is valued at $26.3 million over five years. Work will be performed at ports in Portland, Oregon; and Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, and Grays Harbor, Washington.
Work to be Completed Under S&RTS, Pacific Northwest Contract
According to the official award notice, SSA Conventional will provide stevedoring and related terminal services across several key Pacific Northwest ports. These services are critical for the efficient loading, unloading, and handling of cargo for military and government operations.
The contract covers operations at the following locations:
- Portland, Oregon
- Tacoma, Washington
- Everett, Washington
- Olympia, Washington
- Grays Harbor, Washington
This IDIQ contract allows for flexibility in ordering services as needed over the five-year base period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) will issue mission-specific task orders under this agreement. No expenses may be incurred by the contractor until such task orders are issued.
The contract was awarded following a competitive process under Request for Proposal (RFP) HTC71125RE120. SSA Conventional's proposal was determined to represent the best overall value to the government. The maximum contract value, including a potential increase of up to 25%, is $32.8 million.
About SSA Conventional
SSA Conventional, based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in port operations and terminal services. The company has experience supporting both commercial and government clients with cargo handling and logistics solutions.
This award was disclosed by the DoD in its daily press release. Additional contract details will be available on HigherGov once disclosed by the government in approximately 90 days under HTC71125DE119 after the contract is formally disclosed by the government.
