Military News and Resources
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Nov
04
CHAMP Advisory Air Freight Surcharge Notice Effective 10-30-2020
Shifts in pricing for air shipments, including unaccompanied air baggage (UAB) shipments, have resulted in significant cost fluctuations for air freight services. The increase in air freight shipping can be attributed to demand for cargo space as the economy rebounds has resulted in pricing and capacity volatility worldwide. -
Nov
04
UPDATE: USTRANSCOM Global Household Goods Contract
USTRANSCOM will thoroughly, fairly, and completely re-evaluate the four most competitive offers and select the one that presents the best overall benefit and the highest quality of service for our service members, DOD civilians, and their families. Each of the four finalists will be given the opportunity to submit a new written proposal and conduct an oral presentation and demonstration to the Source Selection Team in the course of this determination. -
Oct
28
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (27 Oct)
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Oct
22
Outsourced Military Moves Are on Hold Again Thanks to a $20 Billion Contract Cancellation
Under a decision issued Wednesday by the Government Accountability Office, the company selected to manage military moves and shipments of household goods belonging to U.S. service members has lost the contract but still may be able to bid for the job, worth up to $19.9 billion over a decade. -
Oct
21
DoD Non-Temp Storage Retrograde Contract RFI
For those of you who were on the IAM Virtual Annual Meeting Session called “An Inside Look at DoD’s Personal Property Program” there was much discussion on the USTC J9 Request for Information (RFI) put out to industry with regard to climate controlled facilities for NTS Retrograde and the removal of the 50 mile radius requirement for facilities needing to be near Oakland and Norfolk.
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: December 2, 2020
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Moves Forward, Announces Investigation of Port-Based Detention and Demurrage Charges
Annual Qualifications: Certificate of Independent Pricing (CIP) and Certificate of Responsibility (COR) Review
IAM's Charles White Presents "Diversifying Your Revenue Streams" - Dec. 3
US Government & Military Affairs Update - Live Session Dec. 9
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (1 Dec)
JBMDL Draft DPM Contract Information
TRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (17 Nov)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 17, 2020
- UPDATE: Industry Review and Request Comments on the 2021 Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Business Rules Proposed Changes and Updates to the following documents: 400NG Tariff, International Tender (IT), Tender of Service (TOS), and Claims and Liability Rules
- Annual Qualifications: Certificate of Independent Pricing (CIP) and Certificate of Responsibility (COR) Review
- Detention and Demurrage Charges See Steady Increase At Key Ports of Entry
- Container Shortage: “It´s currently an enormous unseen challenge”
- USTC J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (10 Nov)
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eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 4, 2020
- Virtual Annual Meeting Remains Available On-Demand Through Noon, November 25
- UPDATE: USTRANSCOM Global Household Goods Contract
- CHAMP Advisory Air Freight Surcharge Notice Effective 10-30-2020
- DoD Non-Temp Storage Retrograde Contract RFI
- Troops’ weight allowances for household goods moves may increase by next summer
- USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (27 Oct)
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Dec
02
USTC J9 Conditions-Based Movement Call (1 Dec)
J9 stated they were appreciative of the work that went into industry and Service responses to business rules. They believe the changes made to business rules reflect that they are listening to our inputs and looking for common ground; but with an eye toward making changes they believe are pivotal to the customer and “tipping the scales” towards customer requirements. -
Dec
01
JBMDL Draft DPM Contract Information
The below link to the government’s acquisition website features a Joint Base McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst (JBMDL) Draft DPM contract. The draft information outlining the acquisition action is attached for your reference. There are 10 attachments. -
Nov
23
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Moves Forward, Announces Investigation of Port-Based Detention and Demurrage Charges
FMC approved a Supplemental Order that expands the authority of Fact Finding 29, “International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain Engagement”. Commissioner Dye will lead the FMC's efforts into further investigation of ocean carriers operating in alliances, focusing on the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Specifically, the Commission will review policies and practices related to detention and demurrage, container return and container availability. -
Nov
18
TRANSCOM J9 Conditions Based Movement Call (17 Nov)
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Nov
16
UPDATE: Industry Review and Request Comments on the 2021 Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Business Rules Proposed Changes and Updates to the following documents: 400NG Tariff, International Ten
Update Number 20-0117A
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Jun
17
Update Use of Pullback and Cancel to prevent errors with Award of Special Solicitation (SS) Shipments for the 2020 Rate Cycle in the Defense Personal Property System (DPS)
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May
01
UPDATE Change 4 to the 400NG and International Tender (IT) Addressing the DOD Stop Movement Adjustment
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Apr
14
Change 4 to the 400NG and International Tender (IT) Addressing the DOD Stop Movement Adjustment
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Dec
19
2020 New Special Solicitation Groups
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Aug
24
Extended Storage Request for Offers Cover Letter Aug 23 2018
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Aug
24
Consolidated 2018-2019 CHAMP RFO 1
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Aug
24
General Services Administration Domestic 500A–2018 Tariff
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Aug
24
Household Goods Tender of Service (GSA HTOS)
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Dec
14
2018 International Tender and Solicitation Infromation