THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUATATION OR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SOLICITAION. This is to identify sources that can perform General Trucking Services - Southern Japan. Firms who are interested should respond electronically to Ms Sonomi Yoshihashi via email at
[email protected]. by 17 May 2013 including the following: (1) name and address of firm; (2) a point of contact with name, title, phone, fax, and email; (3) cage code and DUNS number (if available). DESCRIPTION : The Contractor shall transport (a)General Freight, (b)Dangerous Freight, (c)Hazardous Freight or (d)Sensitive Freight by the Contractor's truck (2ton - 12ton) between US Government Installations, or between US Government Installations and ports, Japan Self Defense Forces Facilities in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract and applicable Government of Japan laws and trade practices. (a) General Freight: All types and descriptions other than Dangerous, Hazardous, or Sensitive Freight. (b) Dangerous Freight: Items which are applied to the GOJ "Fire Defense Law", "Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law", "High Pressure Gas Safety Law" (c) Hazardous Freight: Explosives listed under the GOJ "Explosives Control Law" which require obtaining a GOJ clearance issued by the Prefectural Public Safety Commission. Requires 2 drivers to transport this freight in this contract. (d) Sensitive Freight: Explosives listed under the GOJ "Explosives Control Law" which do not require obtaining a GOJ clearance issued by the Prefectural Public Safety Commission. Or any freight which requires a high degree of protection (weapons, etc.). Requires 2 drivers to transport this freight in this contract. ANTICIPATED PERFORMANCE DATE: 1 Oct 13 thru 30 Sep 14 with Four (4) one-year Options ( Subject to change ) AREA OF PERFORMANCE: The area of performance shall be throughout Honshu, Kyushu and Hokkaido to meet transportation requirements. NOTE: THIS PROJECT WILL BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY IN THE COUNTRY OF JAPAN. THE SUCCESSFUL OFFER MUST BE LICENSED AND REGISTERED TO PERFORM THE SERVICE IN THE COUNTRY OF JAPAN. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not considered a commitment by the government. The government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this sources sought. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). It is the responsibility of the potential offers to monitor the site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Any information provided to the government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the government.