Port of Jordan S&RTS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) in Jordan. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type.

• Provision of Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) as detailed in Attachment 1 (Performance Work Statement - PWS).

• Services will be billed according to Attachment 2 (Schedule of Rates - SOR).

• The contract includes a minimum guarantee of USD $2,500.00 for the first 12 months.

• An option for a six-month extension of services is included (FAR 52.217-8).

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: 5-Year Ordering Period from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2032. Includes a potential 6-month extension.

• Estimated Maximum Contract Value: USD $47,000,000.00 (This is the ceiling, not the guaranteed amount).

• Minimum Order Value: $2,500.00 for the first 12 months.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026, 06:00 AM Central Time.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed.

• Proposals must include Part I (Contract Documentation), Part II (Technical Proposal), and Part III (Price Proposal).

• Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

• Key evaluation components include Technical Worksheet, Mission Essential Plan, and Schedule of Rates.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling).

• Size Standard: Not specified, but NAICS 488320 typically has a size standard of $47 million.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and full text, covering areas such as cybersecurity, antiterrorism, tax relief, and contract administration.

• Offerors must adhere to specific formatting and submission instructions, including page limits and file types (PDF for most, Excel for price proposal).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) is required prior to award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 3 - Mission Essential Plan," requires offerors to submit a plan detailing how they will continue performing essential contractor services during a crisis, in compliance with DFARS 252.237-7024. This plan is crucial for ensuring continuity of operations.

• Submission Requirement: Offerors must describe their plan for continuing essential contractor services as detailed in Attachment 1 (Performance Work Statement), Section 4.24.
• Specificity: Plans must be specific to the ports covered by the requirement.
• Page Limit: The written response is limited to 5 pages, including all narrative, appendices, annexes, figures, and tables. Content exceeding this limit will be removed.
• Consequences of Non-Compliance: Failure to complete this document in its entirety may result in an Offeror being ineligible for award.
• Evaluation: The Government will evaluate the soundness of the plan and its adherence to DFARS 252.237-7024.
• Plan Components: The plan must address:
  • Provisions for acquiring essential personnel and resources for up to 30 days or until normal operations resume.
  • Challenges during extended events (e.g., pandemics).
  • Time lapse between acquisition initiation and personnel/resource availability.
  • Identification, training, and preparedness of personnel for relocation or remote work.
  • Alert and notification procedures for mobilizing essential personnel.
  • Communication of employee roles and responsibilities during a crisis.

This attachment is critical for proposal preparation. Offerors must develop and submit a comprehensive Mission Essential Plan that meets all specified requirements. An "unacceptable" rating on any part of this plan will result in an overall "unacceptable" subfactor rating, potentially leading to ineligibility for award. The 5-page limit and specific content requirements must be strictly adhered to.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, a Schedule of Rates for RFP HTC71126RE136. It provides the unit rates for various stevedoring and related terminal services required for the opportunity. Bidders must input their proposed unit rates in the yellow-highlighted cells on the 'Schedule' sheet. These rates will apply to the entire period of performance, including options and extensions.

• Offeror Information: Bidders must input their name in cell C1.
• Unit Rates: Bidders must enter unit rates in all yellow-highlighted cells on the 'Schedule' sheet. A '0' should be entered if no price is offered for a specific item.
• Total Evaluated Price: The spreadsheet automatically calculates the Total Evaluated Price based on the entered unit prices.
• Period of Performance: The 'APJ' sheet indicates the period of performance from 2027-02-01 through 2032-07-31, including a 6-month extension.
• Service Categories: The document details rates for various services including Load/Discharge Vessel, Lashing/Unlashing, Load/Discharge Trucks, Stuffing/Unstuffing, Extra Labor, Overtime, Shift Rate, Equipment Rental, Storage, Port Facilities, Miscellaneous, Inland Transportation, and 3PL Services.
• Definitions: The 'Definitions' sheet provides units of measure and definitions for commodity handling methods, container/break-bulk types, and vehicle categories.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the pricing structure and specific services for which rates must be provided. The entered unit rates will directly determine the Total Evaluated Price and are essential for proposal submission. Bidders should carefully review the definitions and service categories to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) for the U.S. Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) at the Ports of Aqaba, Jordan. The objective is to manage the import and export of U.S. Government (USG) cargo through various ports and facilities.

• Provide comprehensive stevedoring and longshoring services for various types of USG cargo, including containers, vehicles, breakbulk, and hazardous materials.

• Services include loading, unloading, cargo management, staging, storage, onward movement, intra-port transfers, documentation, tallying, and checking.

• Operations must be conducted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

• Contractor must provide all necessary equipment (CFE), Material Handling Equipment (MHE), staging space, supervision, and qualified personnel.

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, host nation, and Department of War (DoW) safety and occupational health regulations.

• Adherence to specific security requirements, including personnel screening and access restrictions.

• Implementation of a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program and a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP).

• Timely reporting of mishaps and incidents.

• Performance will be evaluated against metrics outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), including secure operations, timely reporting, safe operations, timely task order reconciliation, and timely operations execution.

• Operations will take place at the Aqaba Main Port, Aqaba Container Terminal, Royal Jordanian Naval Base, and potentially the airports of Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (MSAB) and Marka Air Base.

• The PWS covers the full scope of S&RTS services.

• Security: Personnel screening, access restrictions, Operational Security (OPSEC), and threat mitigation are critical.

• Safety: Strict adherence to safety regulations, including OSHA, and development of a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP).

• Environmental: Compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including spill contingency and response plans for hazardous materials.

• Cyber Security: Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Personnel: Contractor must provide qualified personnel, including a dedicated onsite representative, and ensure compliance with driver/operator qualifications.

• Reporting: Various reports are required, including daily work accomplishment plans, mishap reports, and documentation of all cargo movements.

• Deliverables: Specific deliverables include a Site-Specific Safety Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Spill Contingency and Response Plan, and various reports as detailed in the PWS.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 5: Technical Worksheet," is a required form for Offerors responding to Request for Proposal HTC71126RE136. It serves as the basis for the Government's technical evaluation of the Offeror's proposed approach.

• Basis for Response: All responses must be based on Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and demonstrate clear rationale for meeting minimum requirements, not just restating them.
• Page Limit: The technical response within this worksheet is limited to 15 pages (excluding specific exclusions like cover sheets, photos, HAZMAT certifications, etc.).
• Attachments: Any supporting attachments must be listed, clearly referenced, and labeled within the worksheet.
• Foreign Language Documents: Certified English translations are required for non-English documents.
• Required Sections: Offerors must provide detailed responses to questions regarding:
  1. Labor: Ability to provide qualified labor for port support, flexible start times, multiple sites, and 24/7 operations (PWS Section 4).
  2. Equipment: Ability to secure, provide, and maintain Material Handling Equipment (MHE), cargo gear, ramps (up to 70 Ton), and heavy tow equipment (up to 150,000 Lbs) (PWS Section 5).
  3. Certifications/Port Access: HAZMAT certifications for personnel (CFR Title 49) and valid business licenses/work permits for all named ports (PWS Sections 5 & 6).
  4. Safety Program: Description of the safety program, its compliance, and capability to provide a safety officer with credentials (PWS Section 3).
  5. Conveyance Loading/Discharge: Experience and process for unloading/discharging conveyances (PWS Section 5).
• Failure to Complete: Incomplete submission or missing requested documents may result in ineligibility for award.

This worksheet is critical for proposal preparation. Offerors must provide substantive, detailed responses demonstrating their capability to meet the PWS requirements. Failure to adhere to the instructions, page limits, or provide complete information will lead to an "unacceptable" technical rating and potential disqualification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Attachment 4, is a worksheet designed to collect essential information from offerors for the Request for Proposal (RFP) HTC71126RE136 for Stevedoring & Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) in Jordan. It serves as a compliance checklist and data collection tool for the government.

• General Information: Requires company name, address, contact details, business size (NAICS 488320), CAGE code, SAM number, Tax ID, IBAN/SWIFT, remittance address, primary and alternate points of contact, prompt payment discount information, and proposal validity date.
• Contract Documentation: Verifies active SAM registration, correct NAICS code in SAM, and completion of required Representations and Certifications (REPS & CERTS) including FAR 52.209-7, FAR 52.219-4, FAR 52.229-11, DFARS 252.204-7017, and DFARS 252.229-7001.
• Ancillary Documentation: Requires confirmation of a Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) compliance plan as per FAR 52.222-56.
• Technical Proposal: Confirms submission of Attachment 5 (Technical Worksheet) and Attachment 3 (Mission Essential Plan), adhering to specified page limits.
• Price Proposal, Schedule of Rates (SOR): Confirms submission of Attachment 2 (Schedule of Rates) and adherence to specific formatting and content requirements, including unit price format, breakdown of costs, and method descriptions.
• Acknowledgments: Requires completion of specific blocks on SF 1449 and SF 30 forms, including signature and date on SF 1449 to indicate acceptance of contract terms.

Offerors must complete this worksheet accurately and thoroughly. It outlines critical compliance items, required documentation, and submission details necessary for a compliant proposal. Failure to complete any section correctly may impact the proposal's acceptability. The worksheet also specifies the period of performance: 01 February 2027 through 31 January 2032, with an optional period from 01 February 2032 through 31 July 2032.