GSA 3PL Follow-on Effort Request for Information

U.S. General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
Office of Supply Chain Management
1800 & F. Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20405
Export Operations Support through the use of a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Provider Follow-on Effort
Request for Information (RFI)

47QSCC-27-R-5003

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION’S REQUIREMENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES

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Background:
The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), General Supplies and Services (GSS) Portfolio, Office of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Internal and Emergency Acquisition Division (IEAD) has a requirement a Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider in support of export operations to support overseas customers. Historically, these customers had previously been serviced by GSA and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) distribution centers.This effort includes receipt of inbound Transatlantic and Transpacific ocean shipments from multiple award schedule vendors, inspection and preparation for shipment of goods or containers to an intermediate destination, then to another destination, i.e. transshipment; as well as shipment consolidation, ensuring readiness for onward movement in accordance with required Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal regulations through small package carriers, the U.S. Postal System (USPS) and Defense Transportation System (DTS), and reporting on noted discrepancies.
Requirement synopsis:
This requirement is Export Operations Support through the use of a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) to better align GSA warehousing, cargo movement and distribution processes with industry standards and simplify disposal, hazardous movement, storage and distribution requirements. Objective of RFI:
The purpose of this RFI is to gain critical information in support of GSA Transportation OCONUS Movement efforts to include Hazardous Movement & Mitigation as well as Government Disposal in some cases.
1.​ Gain updated feedback from industry on current capabilities. 2.​ Better understand how industry partners would achieve optimal performance and

efficiency while successfully working this complex requirement. 3. Identify potential pricing methodologies associated with these 3PL services. Place of Performance:
Export Operations Support shall be performed at a minimum of two bi-coastal locations, one being on the