V -- DLA Surface Small Package

This SOURCES SOUGHT is to specifically identify SMALL BUSINESS capability to perform the requirement described below. Respondents are requested to provide as much information as possible concerning their capability to perform the described requirement:Transportation service for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for movement of small package (150 lbs. or less) ground shipments. Services required consist of pick up from, transportation and delivery service to all commercial/military ZIP Codes within the Continental United States (CONUS) including the District of Columbia (D.C.) Shipments are of a routine, non-expedited nature, with no piece weighing more than 150 pounds. Estimated annual shipments are approximately 2.1 Million pieces shipped. The contractor must be able to provide web-based In Transit Visibility, traceability and control of shipments, and provide verifiable Proof of Receipt, Proof of Shipments, and Proof of Delivery. Shipment of Hazardous Material, if required by DLA, is mandatory. Service is required 7 days per week, excluding Federal Holidays. Contractor shall be an approved carrier in the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) Freight Contractor Registration Program. THIS AGENCY HAS NOT MADE A FINAL COMMITMENT TO PROCURE THE STATED REQUIREMENT AND THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT OR AUTHORIZATION TO INCUR COSTS IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH PROCUREMENT. This agency is interested in obtaining responses to this sources sought from prospective Small Business contractors, but no contractor shall be reimbursed for providing this information; therefore USTRANSCOM will accept the requested information in whatever format it is provided. All information provided by the contractor will become property of USTRANSCOM and will not be returned. Responses are requested by 1500 hrs., CST, Monday, 10 March 2008. Responses must include a point of contact, with name, telephone number, fax number and e-amil address. Responses should be sent to the point of contact shown below.