Vessel Loading and Unloading Observation (VLUO) Services

Award NoticeAwarded

This federal contract opportunity has been awarded to on December 15, 2025.

Award Information

This solicitation resulted in an award to for approximately $30,000,000 on December 15, 2025. Similar contracts are typically issued by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF under 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation).

Award Number
12-1NTS-26-D-0001(4400002504)
Award Amount
$30,000,000
Award Date
December 15, 2025

Key Takeaways

  • No response deadline specified - contact the agency for details
  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in WASHINGTON, DC
  • Industry: Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

Contract Details

Notice ID
12-1NTS-25-R-0003
Opportunity Type
Award Notice
Sub-Agency
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
Office
USDA AMS 3J14
Posted Date
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Response Deadline
Not specified
PSC Code
H399
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
WASHINGTON, DC, 20250
Status
Active

Description

The contract award date is 12/15/2025. This contract is to provide cargo observation services in CONUS and OCONUS. The services will include The CONUS services will involve observing and inspecting food cargoes, recording the quantity and condition of food aid shipments, monitoring activities related to their disposition, and delivering a comprehensive written report. Damages occurring from the dock, port shed, truck, or rail car to the barge, container, or vessel hold are documented by the CONUS VLUO Contractor and corrected or removed at the time of the Contractors observation. The OCONUS services will involve attending, witnessing, and examining food cargoes, documenting the count and condition of these food aid shipments and activities related to disposition, and providing a written re

Why This Opportunity Matters

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for other support activities for water transportation in WASHINGTON, DC.