This solicitation renews the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) for contingency sealift services globally, covering ocean transportation and related movements. The base period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029, with an option period extending to 2034. [1][2]
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Services include worldwide port-to-port ocean transportation charter. [1]
New participants must enroll via the MARAD website. [1]
Offerors must complete and submit listed provisions. [1]
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HTC71124RWV01 Page 48 of 49 (b) Requirements. (1) The sustainable products and services, including the purchasing program and type of product or service, that are applicable to this contract, and any products or services that are not subject to this clause, will be set forth in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract. (2) The Contractor shall ensure that the sustainable products and services required by this contract are— (i) Delivered to the Government; (ii) Furnished for use by the Government; (iii) Incorporated into the construction of a public building or public work; and (iv) Furnished for use in performing services under this contract, where the cost of the products is a direct cost to this contract (versus costs which are normally applied to the Contractor's general and administrative expenses or indirect costs).
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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 commitments, in the event of VISA activation, for use during DoD contingency operations. For this iteration of VISA, the Period of Performance for the Base Period is 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2029 and Option Period 1 is 1 October 2029 - 30 September 2034. The VISA solicitation is open for enrollment from 27 June 2024 to 30 September 2034. VISA participants receive priority for peacetime DoD cargo and no low dollar minimally funded task order will be executed to bind the parties to this VISA contingency contract and the vessel capacity commitments within. Current VISA Participants: In July 2024, USTRANSCOM-AQ will begin reaching out to all current VISA participants via email to confirm if they want to remain enrolled in the program. If the participant chooses to remain in VISA, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide each participant their Attachment 1 and 2(s) from the previous iteration of the contract to identify any changes to vessel commitments. All Attachment 2s will need to be refilled out/submitted to USTRANSCOM-AQ regardless of vessel changes as we have removed 2 pricing methodologies from the previous iteration. If vessel changes are necessary, participant will update their Attachment 1 and send through the review/signature coordination process with the (Maritime Administration) MARAD and USTRANSCOM. If there are no vessel changes, USTRANSCOM-AQ will update the contract number on the Attachment 1 and include it in the conformed copy of the contract. When Attachment 1 and 2(s) are finalized, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide the VISA contingency contract for the participant to sign and return to USTRANSCOM-AQ. USTRANSCOM-AQ will sign, execute the VISA contingency contract, and provide to participant for their records. New VISA Participants: All new participants will need to enroll through the MARAD website at: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/strategic-sealift/office-ship-operations/visa-enrollment-package After MARAD approval, AQ will work with each participant to execute all necessary documents for contract execution. We look forward to working with all current and new VISA participants! 8 July 2024: Amendment 01 published. Removed one clause, updated CLINs from informational to priced, added FOB destination, PSC and NAICS codes. 25 July 2024 - Amendment 02 published. Updated tailored clause 52.212-4.
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DescriptionThe 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 commitments, in the event of VISA activation, for use during DoD contingency operations. For this iteration of VISA, the Period of Performance for the Base Period is 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2029 and Option Period 1 is 1 October 2029 - 30 September 2034. The VISA solicitation is open for enrollment from 27 June 2024 to 30 September 2034. VISA participants receive priority for peacetime DoD cargo and no low dollar minimally funded task order will be executed to bind the parties to this VISA contingency contract and the vessel capacity commitments within. Current VISA Participants: In July 2024, USTRANSCOM-AQ will begin reaching out to all current VISA participants via email to confirm if they want to remain enrolled in the program. If the participant chooses to remain in VISA, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide each participant their Attachment 1 and 2(s) from the previous iteration of the contract to identify any changes to vessel commitments. All Attachment 2s will need to be refilled out/submitted to USTRANSCOM-AQ regardless of vessel changes as we have removed 2 pricing methodologies from the previous iteration. If vessel changes are necessary, participant will update their Attachment 1 and send through the review/signature coordination process with the (Maritime Administration) MARAD and USTRANSCOM. If there are no vessel changes, USTRANSCOM-AQ will update the contract number on the Attachment 1 and include it in the conformed copy of the contract. When Attachment 1 and 2(s) are finalized, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide the VISA contingency contract for the participant to sign and return to USTRANSCOM-AQ. USTRANSCOM-AQ will sign, execute the VISA contingency contract, and provide to participant for their records. New VISA Participants: All new participants will need to enroll through the MARAD website at: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/strategic-sealift/office-ship-operations/visa-enrollment-package After MARAD approval, AQ will work with each participant to execute all necessary documents for contract execution. We look forward to working with all current and new VISA participants! 8 July 2024: Amendment 01 published. Removed one clause, updated CLINs from informational to priced, added FOB destination, PSC and NAICS codes.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 commitments, in the event of VISA activation, for use during DoD contingency operations. For this iteration of VISA, the Period of Performance for the Base Period is 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2029 and Option Period 1 is 1 October 2029 - 30 September 2034. The VISA solicitation is open for enrollment from 27 June 2024 to 30 September 2034. VISA participants receive priority for peacetime DoD cargo and no low dollar minimally funded task order will be executed to bind the parties to this VISA contingency contract and the vessel capacity commitments within. Current VISA Participants: In July 2024, USTRANSCOM-AQ will begin reaching out to all current VISA participants via email to confirm if they want to remain enrolled in the program. If the participant chooses to remain in VISA, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide each participant their Attachment 1 and 2(s) from the previous iteration of the contract to identify any changes to vessel commitments. All Attachment 2s will need to be refilled out/submitted to USTRANSCOM-AQ regardless of vessel changes as we have removed 2 pricing methodologies from the previous iteration. If vessel changes are necessary, participant will update their Attachment 1 and send through the review/signature coordination process with the (Maritime Administration) MARAD and USTRANSCOM. If there are no vessel changes, USTRANSCOM-AQ will update the contract number on the Attachment 1 and include it in the conformed copy of the contract. When Attachment 1 and 2(s) are finalized, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide the VISA contingency contract for the participant to sign and return to USTRANSCOM-AQ. USTRANSCOM-AQ will sign, execute the VISA contingency contract, and provide to participant for their records. New VISA Participants: All new participants will need to enroll through the MARAD website at: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/strategic-sealift/office-ship-operations/visa-enrollment-package After MARAD approval, AQ will work with each participant to execute all necessary documents for contract execution. We look forward to working with all current and new VISA participants! 8 July 2024: Amendment 01 published. Removed one clause, updated CLINs from informational to priced, added FOB destination, PSC and NAICS codes. 25 July 2024 - Amendment 02 published. Updated tailored clause 52.212-4.DocumentsNot previously reported13
Jul 8, 2024 · 1 field changed
DescriptionThe 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 commitments, in the event of VISA activation, for use during DoD contingency operations. For this iteration of VISA, the Period of Performance for the Base Period is 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2029 and Option Period 1 is 1 October 2029 - 30 September 2034. The VISA solicitation is open for enrollment from 27 June 2024 to 30 September 2034. VISA participants receive priority for peacetime DoD cargo and no low dollar minimally funded task order will be executed to bind the parties to this VISA contingency contract and the vessel capacity commitments within. Current VISA Participants: In July 2024, USTRANSCOM-AQ will begin reaching out to all current VISA participants via email to confirm if they want to remain enrolled in the program. If the participant chooses to remain in VISA, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide each participant their Attachment 1 and 2(s) from the previous iteration of the contract to identify any changes to vessel commitments. All Attachment 2s will need to be refilled out/submitted to USTRANSCOM-AQ regardless of vessel changes as we have removed 2 pricing methodologies from the previous iteration. If vessel changes are necessary, participant will update their Attachment 1 and send through the review/signature coordination process with the (Maritime Administration) MARAD and USTRANSCOM. If there are no vessel changes, USTRANSCOM-AQ will update the contract number on the Attachment 1 and include it in the conformed copy of the contract. When Attachment 1 and 2(s) are finalized, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide the VISA contingency contract for the participant to sign and return to USTRANSCOM-AQ. USTRANSCOM-AQ will sign, execute the VISA contingency contract, and provide to participant for their records. New VISA Participants: All new participants will need to enroll through the MARAD website at: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/strategic-sealift/office-ship-operations/visa-enrollment-package After MARAD approval, AQ will work with each participant to execute all necessary documents for contract execution. We look forward to working with all current and new VISA participants!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 commitments, in the event of VISA activation, for use during DoD contingency operations. For this iteration of VISA, the Period of Performance for the Base Period is 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2029 and Option Period 1 is 1 October 2029 - 30 September 2034. The VISA solicitation is open for enrollment from 27 June 2024 to 30 September 2034. VISA participants receive priority for peacetime DoD cargo and no low dollar minimally funded task order will be executed to bind the parties to this VISA contingency contract and the vessel capacity commitments within. Current VISA Participants: In July 2024, USTRANSCOM-AQ will begin reaching out to all current VISA participants via email to confirm if they want to remain enrolled in the program. If the participant chooses to remain in VISA, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide each participant their Attachment 1 and 2(s) from the previous iteration of the contract to identify any changes to vessel commitments. All Attachment 2s will need to be refilled out/submitted to USTRANSCOM-AQ regardless of vessel changes as we have removed 2 pricing methodologies from the previous iteration. If vessel changes are necessary, participant will update their Attachment 1 and send through the review/signature coordination process with the (Maritime Administration) MARAD and USTRANSCOM. If there are no vessel changes, USTRANSCOM-AQ will update the contract number on the Attachment 1 and include it in the conformed copy of the contract. When Attachment 1 and 2(s) are finalized, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide the VISA contingency contract for the participant to sign and return to USTRANSCOM-AQ. USTRANSCOM-AQ will sign, execute the VISA contingency contract, and provide to participant for their records. New VISA Participants: All new participants will need to enroll through the MARAD website at: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/strategic-sealift/office-ship-operations/visa-enrollment-package After MARAD approval, AQ will work with each participant to execute all necessary documents for contract execution. We look forward to working with all current and new VISA participants! 8 July 2024: Amendment 01 published. Removed one clause, updated CLINs from informational to priced, added FOB destination, PSC and NAICS codes.
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Notice typePresolicitationSolicitationResponse deadline2024-04-12T21:00:00+00:002029-06-27T13:00:00+00:00Archive date2024-12-312034-09-30DescriptionThis contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know. *********************************** 29 April 2024: VISA INDUSTRY DAY INVITE USTRANSCOM will host the VISA Industry Day on 12 June 2024 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Central Time. The conference will be held at the Base Auditorium, 404 W Martin St (Bldg 1670), Scott AFB, IL 62225. Please RSVP to the email addresses below by 4 PM CT on 28 May 2024. We request RSVP submissions of no more than three (3) individuals per company. Visitor passes will need to be coordinated for attendees who do not have credentials (e.g., Common Access Card, military ID) to enter a military installation. If you do not have access to Base, you must indicate as such on the RSVP so we can issue you a visitor pass. RSVP to the following: Lynn Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, lynn.c.fitzgerald2.civ@mail.mil Sarah Albers, Contract Specialist, sarah.l.albers2.civ@mail.mil Shanda Lyman, Contracting Officer, shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil The RSVP must contain: Company Name SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) The names of the attendees** (Attendees will be limited to 3 individuals per company due to room capacity) and whether any of the attendees need base access. **For individuals that do not have base access, the names must be provided as shown and must match their government issued ID (e.g. driver's license, passport, etc.): FIRST, LAST MI. DATE OF BIRTH DRIVER'S LICENSE #/STATE OF ISSUE NOTE: Attendees without base access are required to bring the documents detailed below to the Scott AFB Visitor's Center. Please ensure that your attendees know that they are being sponsored by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-I. Valid Driver's License or State ID Valid proof of car registration and insurance Upon receipt of the RSVP, a confirmation of receipt will be sent from one of the Government parties. If you do not receive confirmation by 1:00 PM on 10 June 2024, please contact the individuals listed above. ************************************************** 6 June 2024; VISA INDUSTRY DAY READ AHEADS We look forward to seeing you at Industry Day, 12 June 2024. Read ahead material has been attached to this notice for review and reference. *************************************************** 25 June 2024: Synopsis - USTRANSCOM intends to execute VISA contingency contracts July - September 2024. The scope of the contract was posted above in March 2024.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 commitments, in the event of VISA activation, for use during DoD contingency operations. For this iteration of VISA, the Period of Performance for the Base Period is 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2029 and Option Period 1 is 1 October 2029 - 30 September 2034. The VISA solicitation is open for enrollment from 27 June 2024 to 30 September 2034. VISA participants receive priority for peacetime DoD cargo and no low dollar minimally funded task order will be executed to bind the parties to this VISA contingency contract and the vessel capacity commitments within. Current VISA Participants: In July 2024, USTRANSCOM-AQ will begin reaching out to all current VISA participants via email to confirm if they want to remain enrolled in the program. If the participant chooses to remain in VISA, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide each participant their Attachment 1 and 2(s) from the previous iteration of the contract to identify any changes to vessel commitments. All Attachment 2s will need to be refilled out/submitted to USTRANSCOM-AQ regardless of vessel changes as we have removed 2 pricing methodologies from the previous iteration. If vessel changes are necessary, participant will update their Attachment 1 and send through the review/signature coordination process with the (Maritime Administration) MARAD and USTRANSCOM. If there are no vessel changes, USTRANSCOM-AQ will update the contract number on the Attachment 1 and include it in the conformed copy of the contract. When Attachment 1 and 2(s) are finalized, USTRANSCOM-AQ will provide the VISA contingency contract for the participant to sign and return to USTRANSCOM-AQ. USTRANSCOM-AQ will sign, execute the VISA contingency contract, and provide to participant for their records. New VISA Participants: All new participants will need to enroll through the MARAD website at: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/strategic-sealift/office-ship-operations/visa-enrollment-package After MARAD approval, AQ will work with each participant to execute all necessary documents for contract execution. We look forward to working with all current and new VISA participants!
Jun 25, 2024 · 1 field changed
DescriptionThis contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know. *********************************** 29 April 2024: VISA INDUSTRY DAY INVITE USTRANSCOM will host the VISA Industry Day on 12 June 2024 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Central Time. The conference will be held at the Base Auditorium, 404 W Martin St (Bldg 1670), Scott AFB, IL 62225. Please RSVP to the email addresses below by 4 PM CT on 28 May 2024. We request RSVP submissions of no more than three (3) individuals per company. Visitor passes will need to be coordinated for attendees who do not have credentials (e.g., Common Access Card, military ID) to enter a military installation. If you do not have access to Base, you must indicate as such on the RSVP so we can issue you a visitor pass. RSVP to the following: Lynn Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, lynn.c.fitzgerald2.civ@mail.mil Sarah Albers, Contract Specialist, sarah.l.albers2.civ@mail.mil Shanda Lyman, Contracting Officer, shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil The RSVP must contain: Company Name SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) The names of the attendees** (Attendees will be limited to 3 individuals per company due to room capacity) and whether any of the attendees need base access. **For individuals that do not have base access, the names must be provided as shown and must match their government issued ID (e.g. driver's license, passport, etc.): FIRST, LAST MI. DATE OF BIRTH DRIVER'S LICENSE #/STATE OF ISSUE NOTE: Attendees without base access are required to bring the documents detailed below to the Scott AFB Visitor's Center. Please ensure that your attendees know that they are being sponsored by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-I. Valid Driver's License or State ID Valid proof of car registration and insurance Upon receipt of the RSVP, a confirmation of receipt will be sent from one of the Government parties. If you do not receive confirmation by 1:00 PM on 10 June 2024, please contact the individuals listed above. ************************************************** 6 June 2024; VISA INDUSTRY DAY READ AHEADS We look forward to seeing you at Industry Day, 12 June 2024. Read ahead material has been attached to this notice for review and reference.This contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know. *********************************** 29 April 2024: VISA INDUSTRY DAY INVITE USTRANSCOM will host the VISA Industry Day on 12 June 2024 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Central Time. The conference will be held at the Base Auditorium, 404 W Martin St (Bldg 1670), Scott AFB, IL 62225. Please RSVP to the email addresses below by 4 PM CT on 28 May 2024. We request RSVP submissions of no more than three (3) individuals per company. Visitor passes will need to be coordinated for attendees who do not have credentials (e.g., Common Access Card, military ID) to enter a military installation. If you do not have access to Base, you must indicate as such on the RSVP so we can issue you a visitor pass. RSVP to the following: Lynn Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, lynn.c.fitzgerald2.civ@mail.mil Sarah Albers, Contract Specialist, sarah.l.albers2.civ@mail.mil Shanda Lyman, Contracting Officer, shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil The RSVP must contain: Company Name SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) The names of the attendees** (Attendees will be limited to 3 individuals per company due to room capacity) and whether any of the attendees need base access. **For individuals that do not have base access, the names must be provided as shown and must match their government issued ID (e.g. driver's license, passport, etc.): FIRST, LAST MI. DATE OF BIRTH DRIVER'S LICENSE #/STATE OF ISSUE NOTE: Attendees without base access are required to bring the documents detailed below to the Scott AFB Visitor's Center. Please ensure that your attendees know that they are being sponsored by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-I. Valid Driver's License or State ID Valid proof of car registration and insurance Upon receipt of the RSVP, a confirmation of receipt will be sent from one of the Government parties. If you do not receive confirmation by 1:00 PM on 10 June 2024, please contact the individuals listed above. ************************************************** 6 June 2024; VISA INDUSTRY DAY READ AHEADS We look forward to seeing you at Industry Day, 12 June 2024. Read ahead material has been attached to this notice for review and reference. *************************************************** 25 June 2024: Synopsis - USTRANSCOM intends to execute VISA contingency contracts July - September 2024. The scope of the contract was posted above in March 2024.
Jun 6, 2024 · 1 field changed
DescriptionThis contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know. *********************************** 29 April 2024: VISA INDUSTRY DAY INVITE USTRANSCOM will host the VISA Industry Day on 12 June 2024 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Central Time. The conference will be held at the Base Auditorium, 404 W Martin St (Bldg 1670), Scott AFB, IL 62225. Please RSVP to the email addresses below by 4 PM CT on 28 May 2024. We request RSVP submissions of no more than three (3) individuals per company. Visitor passes will need to be coordinated for attendees who do not have credentials (e.g., Common Access Card, military ID) to enter a military installation. If you do not have access to Base, you must indicate as such on the RSVP so we can issue you a visitor pass. RSVP to the following: Lynn Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, lynn.c.fitzgerald2.civ@mail.mil Sarah Albers, Contract Specialist, sarah.l.albers2.civ@mail.mil Shanda Lyman, Contracting Officer, shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil The RSVP must contain: Company Name SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) The names of the attendees** (Attendees will be limited to 3 individuals per company due to room capacity) and whether any of the attendees need base access. **For individuals that do not have base access, the names must be provided as shown and must match their government issued ID (e.g. driver's license, passport, etc.): FIRST, LAST MI. DATE OF BIRTH DRIVER'S LICENSE #/STATE OF ISSUE NOTE: Attendees without base access are required to bring the documents detailed below to the Scott AFB Visitor's Center. Please ensure that your attendees know that they are being sponsored by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-I. Valid Driver's License or State ID Valid proof of car registration and insurance Upon receipt of the RSVP, a confirmation of receipt will be sent from one of the Government parties. If you do not receive confirmation by 1:00 PM on 10 June 2024, please contact the individuals listed above.This contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know. *********************************** 29 April 2024: VISA INDUSTRY DAY INVITE USTRANSCOM will host the VISA Industry Day on 12 June 2024 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Central Time. The conference will be held at the Base Auditorium, 404 W Martin St (Bldg 1670), Scott AFB, IL 62225. Please RSVP to the email addresses below by 4 PM CT on 28 May 2024. We request RSVP submissions of no more than three (3) individuals per company. Visitor passes will need to be coordinated for attendees who do not have credentials (e.g., Common Access Card, military ID) to enter a military installation. If you do not have access to Base, you must indicate as such on the RSVP so we can issue you a visitor pass. RSVP to the following: Lynn Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, lynn.c.fitzgerald2.civ@mail.mil Sarah Albers, Contract Specialist, sarah.l.albers2.civ@mail.mil Shanda Lyman, Contracting Officer, shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil The RSVP must contain: Company Name SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) The names of the attendees** (Attendees will be limited to 3 individuals per company due to room capacity) and whether any of the attendees need base access. **For individuals that do not have base access, the names must be provided as shown and must match their government issued ID (e.g. driver's license, passport, etc.): FIRST, LAST MI. DATE OF BIRTH DRIVER'S LICENSE #/STATE OF ISSUE NOTE: Attendees without base access are required to bring the documents detailed below to the Scott AFB Visitor's Center. Please ensure that your attendees know that they are being sponsored by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-I. Valid Driver's License or State ID Valid proof of car registration and insurance Upon receipt of the RSVP, a confirmation of receipt will be sent from one of the Government parties. If you do not receive confirmation by 1:00 PM on 10 June 2024, please contact the individuals listed above. ************************************************** 6 June 2024; VISA INDUSTRY DAY READ AHEADS We look forward to seeing you at Industry Day, 12 June 2024. Read ahead material has been attached to this notice for review and reference.
Apr 29, 2024 · 1 field changed
DescriptionThis contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know.This contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know. *********************************** 29 April 2024: VISA INDUSTRY DAY INVITE USTRANSCOM will host the VISA Industry Day on 12 June 2024 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Central Time. The conference will be held at the Base Auditorium, 404 W Martin St (Bldg 1670), Scott AFB, IL 62225. Please RSVP to the email addresses below by 4 PM CT on 28 May 2024. We request RSVP submissions of no more than three (3) individuals per company. Visitor passes will need to be coordinated for attendees who do not have credentials (e.g., Common Access Card, military ID) to enter a military installation. If you do not have access to Base, you must indicate as such on the RSVP so we can issue you a visitor pass. RSVP to the following: Lynn Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, lynn.c.fitzgerald2.civ@mail.mil Sarah Albers, Contract Specialist, sarah.l.albers2.civ@mail.mil Shanda Lyman, Contracting Officer, shanda.l.lyman.civ@mail.mil The RSVP must contain: Company Name SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) The names of the attendees** (Attendees will be limited to 3 individuals per company due to room capacity) and whether any of the attendees need base access. **For individuals that do not have base access, the names must be provided as shown and must match their government issued ID (e.g. driver's license, passport, etc.): FIRST, LAST MI. DATE OF BIRTH DRIVER'S LICENSE #/STATE OF ISSUE NOTE: Attendees without base access are required to bring the documents detailed below to the Scott AFB Visitor's Center. Please ensure that your attendees know that they are being sponsored by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-I. Valid Driver's License or State ID Valid proof of car registration and insurance Upon receipt of the RSVP, a confirmation of receipt will be sent from one of the Government parties. If you do not receive confirmation by 1:00 PM on 10 June 2024, please contact the individuals listed above.
Mar 14, 2024 · 1 field changed
DescriptionThis contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. This announcement is also posted at SAM.gov solicitation number HTC71124RWV01. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know.This contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know.
Mar 14, 2024 · 1 field changed
DescriptionThis contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA.This contingency contract implements the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) as defined in the Federal Register dated 29 October 2014 and 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. This contract also is to provide such services on a bilateral basis prior to a contingency for the purpose of testing and exercising VISA. *********************************************************************************** The time has come to renew the VISA program as the current VISA agreements expire 30 September 2024. With this renewal, the Government has made the following changes to the Terms and Conditions as well as other administrative changes: VISA Liner Terms and Conditions have been removed from VISA and incorporated into the Universal Service Contract. Facility Clearances will not be mandatory but required for: Participation in JPAGS, Classified Briefings/Meetings, Exercises, etc. Movement of Sensitive/Classified cargo One Pricing Methodology - Negotiated Rates Charter Terms and Conditions built into Master Terms and Conditions (one document for ALL Terms and Conditions). We wanted to provide you the opportunity to comment/submit questions on the new Terms and Conditions prior to scheduling an Industry Day in May 2024 (date/location TBD). We are still working on the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) document to include applicable clauses and attachments and we will provide that when complete. I am providing a tracked changes version of the Terms and Conditions as well as a clean version for your review. Please provide all review comments/questions in the attached VISA Comment Matrix and return to Lynn Fitzgerald (cc'd) and myself by COB 12 April 2024. This announcement is also posted at SAM.gov solicitation number HTC71124RWV01. ** If you are a current VISA participant and are no longer able to provide capacity to the program and want to withdraw from the next iteration, please let us know.
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Solicitation · LatestPosted Jul 25, 2024 · response deadline Jun 27, 2029, 1:00 PM UTC
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