REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) For UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) CAMPAIGN PLAN FOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AND CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting market research to gather information on Logistics Consulting Services to help define the requirement and formulate an acquisition strategy that is appropriate for the Campaign Plan for Global Distribution and Capabilities Development requirement. USTRANSCOM is seeking to identify interested sources that possess the capability to provide strategic functional expertise that will enable the USTRANSCOM Strategy, Policy, Programs, & Logistics Directorate (TCJ5J4) to enhance the global distribution network and enhance capabilities in support of the warfighter. Responses are encouraged from Small and Large businesses that can provide the required services under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. The data obtained from this RFI will assist USTRANSCOM in understanding the capabilities available in the marketplace and aid in the development of a strategy to obtain the required strategic functional expertise. BACKGROUND: USTRANSCOM is the Global Distribution Synchronizer (GDS) for the Department of Defense (DOD) responsible for synchronizing planning for global distribution with other combatant commands. The Unified Command Plan (UCP) directs USTRANSCOM to synchronize distribution planning in order to establish an effective and efficient Global Distribution Network (GDN), and ensure distribution support to the greater Department of Defense (DOD) mission. INFORMATION REQUESTED: Interested parties are requested to submit a White Paper in the format outlined below. The White Paper should be concise and address only the information requested. The format is as follows: A. General Company Information (name, address, telephone number, point of contact, e-mail address, CAGE code, website, etc.). B. Business Size (small businesses should identify their socioeconomic status i.e., veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, etc.). C. Capabilities (this area is limited to 10 pages). Briefly describe your company's capabilities and experience in performing the work required by the draft PWS task areas identified below: • Task: Global Distribution Planning • Task: Capability Development D. Identify areas within the draft PWS that may require further clarification or detail. E. Identify suitable DOD or General Services Administration (GSA) contract vehicle(s) on which your company is a contract holder. NOTE: Marketing brochures and/or generic company literature will not be considered. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit responses no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time on Friday, 16 January 2015 via email to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Belfield Collymore, at
[email protected] and the Contract Specialist, Ms. Kendra Taylor, at
[email protected]. Questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist via email. DISCLAIMER: In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This notice should not be construed as a commitment of any type by the Government to take or not take any action. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associates with responding to this RFI. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov.