S&RTS Jordan

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 various ports in Aqaba, Jordan. The primary goal is to handle the import and export of designated U.S. Government (USG) cargo.

• Services: The contractor will manage the full spectrum of USG cargo, including containers, vehicles, and breakbulk, transiting through specified ports. This encompasses stevedoring, longshoring, cargo management, staging, storage, onward movement, intra-port transfers, vessel preparation, documentation, tallying, and storage of tiedown materials.

• Cargo Types: Services will cover vehicles, ammunition and explosives (A&E), hazardous materials (HAZMAT), and general DoD cargo.

• Operations: The contractor must be capable of working multiple vessels simultaneously and providing 24/7 operations.

• Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE): The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary CFE, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), staging space, tools, materials, supplies, supervision, and qualified personnel.

• Security: Compliance with general security requirements, including personnel screening, access restrictions, and Operational Security (OPSEC). The overall classification of work is UNCLASSIFIED.

• Safety: Adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, host nation, and DoD safety and occupational health regulations and standards. This includes developing and implementing a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and potentially designating a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

• Reporting: Requirements for reporting safety mishaps, including initial, interim, and final investigation reports.

• Cyber Security: Compliance with "operationally critical support" requirements as defined in DFARS 252.204-7012, including safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

• Productivity: Maintaining minimum productivity levels as outlined in Table 3 of the PWS.

• Locations: Aqaba Main Port, Aqaba Container Terminal, Royal Jordanian Naval Base, and potentially Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (MSAB) and Marka Air Base.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but the PWS covers ongoing operations.

• Personnel: All personnel must be vetted for criminal activity and terrorism. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or host nation equivalent is required.

• Security: Compliance with security regulations, including access restrictions and background checks for personnel.

• Environmental: Development of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and a Spill Contingency and Response Plan (SCRP).

• HAZMAT: Designation of a qualified Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) for HAZMAT handling and compliance with relevant regulations.

• Reporting: Various reporting requirements including daily port work accomplishment plans, monthly meetings, and specific documentation.

• Contract Administration: Requirements for Contract Managers, subcontractors, labor agreements, and port tariffs.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by USTRANSCOM for market research purposes to gather information regarding Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) for import and export of designated USG cargo in Jordan. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and no contract will be awarded from this RFI. The information gathered will help USTRANSCOM in decision-making for future acquisition strategies.

• Provide Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) for import and export of USG cargo.

• Services to be performed at Aqaba Main Port, Aqaba Container Terminal, Royal Jordanian Naval Base, and potentially Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (MSAB) and Marka Air Base.

• Contractor must complete all tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Compensation will be at applicable commodity rates per the designated Schedule of Rates (SOR).

• The current contract expires January 31, 2027.

• A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded around December 30, 2026.

• Responses are requested via email to the RFI POCs listed.

• Physical (paper) copies will not be accepted.

• Responses should be detailed but no more than five (5) pages (excluding title pages and cover letters).

• Industry's response or lack thereof will not impact future evaluations.

• The anticipated NAICS code is 488320, Marine Cargo Handling, with a small business size standard of $47,000,000.00.

• USTRANSCOM encourages responses from businesses of all sizes, including large and small businesses and all socioeconomic categories.

• USTRANSCOM will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.

• Proprietary information should be marked appropriately; confidential information should not be submitted.

• Attachments include an Information Sheet, Market Research Survey, and a DRAFT Performance Work Statement.

• Interested parties are invited to provide comments on the draft PWS.

• Cassandra Range, Contracting Officer (cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil, (618) 817-9391)

• Connor Breyer, Contract Specialist (connor.n.breyer.civ@mail.mil, (618) 817-9598)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an information sheet for the Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) Jordan opportunity (TRANSCOM26R007). It requests specific company and representative information from potential bidders.

• Company Information: Name, Physical Address, CAGE/NCAGE Code, DUNS Number.
• SAM Registration: Status (Yes/No), expiration date, and listing of NAICS 488320.
• Company Representative: Name, Telephone Number, Email Address.
• Size/Status: Checkboxes for various business sizes and statuses (Small Business, VOSB, SDVOSB, SDB, WOSB, Large Business, Foreign-Owned Corporation).
• Limitations on Subcontracting: Acknowledgment of FAR clause 52.219-14 for small business set-asides, including confirmation of compliance or description of required local sources if the exception applies.
• Required Source(s): Yes/No confirmation and a field to list any known required sources.

Bidders must complete and submit this information by 0600 (Central Time U.S.) on 30 March 2026. This form is crucial for the government to assess bidder eligibility, compliance with subcontracting limitations, and to gather essential contact and company details for the acquisition process. Failure to provide accurate and complete information may impact a bidder's ability to participate in or be considered for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a market research survey for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) in Jordan, related to opportunity TRANSCOM26R007. It aims to gather information from potential vendors to understand their capabilities and inform acquisition planning.

The survey asks about:

• Company authorization to provide S&RTS at specific locations (Aqaba Port, Aqaba Container Terminal, Royal Jordanian Naval Base, and potentially Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and Marka Air Base).
• Documentation demonstrating authorization to operate.
• Capability to perform all services as a prime contractor, including details on any services that cannot be performed and subcontracting availability.
• Experience with foreign commercial contracts compliant with local laws and labor regulations.
• Ability to provide labor, gear, and equipment to meet minimum productivity levels (referencing Table 2 of a PWS).
• Experience in providing S&RTS, including management, labor, tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and qualified drivers for military vehicles (considering complexity and longevity).
• Acceptance of preferred pricing methods (per piece for containers, vehicles, aircraft; Measurement Ton for breakbulk).
• Details of recent (within 5 years) similar projects, including description, contract number, period of performance, prime/subcontractor status, dollar value, and scope of supported effort. If no direct experience, explanation of how tasks will be performed via subcontractors, teaming, or hiring.
• Time required to become fully operational after contract award.
• Concerns or barriers to entry when doing business with the Government and accessing port facilities.
• Any impediments to complying with SAM registration requirements.
• General questions, comments, concerns, or foreseen barriers to competition.

This survey is crucial for potential bidders to assess their suitability for the S&RTS requirement in Jordan. Responses will help vendors determine their ability to meet the government's needs, understand potential challenges, and inform their strategic approach to this acquisition. The information gathered will shape the final solicitation.