Request for Information - Railcar Tracking Project Tender - 105751409

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Request for Information - Railcar Tracking Project

Deadline: 17 Sep 2024

Posting Date: 14 Aug 2024

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 105751409

Document Ref. No.: 12-3J14-Notice-24-0044

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description
Subject: Request for Information - Railcar Tracking Project - 12-3J14-Notice-24-0044
This is a request for information as prescribed in 52.215-3 for Planning Purposes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for information. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently working on improving our tracking of rail shipments through the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system. In order to achieve this goal, we are seeking additional data points to ensure a more seamless and efficient process for tracking railcars and capturing information in WBSCM.
By providing enhanced visibility and coordination to all stakeholders involved, including freight forwarders, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO), steamship lines, stevedores, and the USDA, this initiative has the potential to greatly optimize logistics operations. Real-time information on railcar tracking will enable stakeholders to make better decisions and plan more effectively, allowing for adjustments to schedules in the event of delays or disruptions. Ultimately, this will lead to smoother logistics operations and improved efficiency in the transportation of USDA cargo.
In order to successfully implement this initiative, it is important for USDA to understand how the USDA cargo is booked by our industry partners. Some key details that USDA would need to consider include:
1. Shipper Details - Whether the plant location or corporate vendor location is provided asthe shipper information.2. Consignee Details - Whether the warehouse where the goods are delivered (or the stevedoring company, if one exists) is identified as the consignee.3. Commodity Details - How USDA purchase order information is identified (e.g. free text or in a specific field).4. Origin and Destination Location - Whether these locations are identified separately from the shipper and consignee informati...
Active Contract Opportunity

Notice ID : 12-3J14-Notice-24-0044

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency : AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier : AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

Office: USDA AMS 3J14

General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)

All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA

Original Published Date: Aug 13, 2024 02:36 pm EDT

Original Response Date:

Inactive Policy: Manual

Original Inactive Date: Sep 17, 2024

Initiative: None
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Place of Performance: USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

Railcar-Tracking-Project-RFI.pdf