S&RTS - Ports of Virginia

The U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) issued solicitation HTC711-25-R-E128 to procure Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) for the Ports of Virginia, specifically the Port of Newport News, Port of Hampton Roads, and Port of Norfolk. This requirement covers the full spectrum of managing U.S. military cargo, including containers, vehicles, breakbulk, and rotary or fixed-wing aircraft, transitioning through these designated seaports. The contract supports the import and export of both sponsored and non-sponsored cargo through the Defense Transportation System. This procurement is classified under NAICS 488320 for Marine Cargo Handling and PSC V114 for Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Stevedoring. There is no set-aside, designated as acronym NONE and explanation NONE.

Operational tasks for this requirement include all stevedoring and longshoring services necessary for vessel, truck, and rail loading and discharging. Performance encompasses port reception and disposition, cargo management including staging and onward movement, intra-port transfers, vessel preparation, and documentation tasks such as tallying and checking. The contractor is also responsible for the warehousing and storage of dunnage and tie-down materials. The primary place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia. The solicitation includes 15 attachments, such as the Performance Work Statement and Schedule of Rates, which have been updated through several amendments.

Responses for this solicitation are due by April 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Katherine Alexander is the designated point of contact for the procurement. Since its initial publication on September 23, 2025, the notice has been amended four times to extend the response deadline and provide updated technical documentation.