MTMC proposes changes in Guaranteed Traffic Program
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (USTCNS) --- The Military Traffic Management Command is proposing to change the way it contracts for it's long term, recurring surface transportation, usually referred to as MTMC's guaranteed traffic program, utilizing truck and barge.
In the future, MTMC may contract for these services via the Federal Acquisition Regulation, said Col. Sheila Toner, the principal assistant responsible for contracting.
Currently, MTMC uses Non-Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures.
"We are proposing the change to recognize recent changes in the law such as the demise of the Interstate Commerce Commission," said Toner. "The result will be a system similar to ocean liner transportation."
The proposed truck and barge contracting will resemble that used in ocean liner transportation, said Toner. Contracts for long-term agreements will be awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation contracting procedures such as is now done for the Universal Services Contract #02. However, contracts for individual, non-recurring shipments move via ocean government bills of lading.
"We expect the transition to be gradual to ease the transition for both carriers and customers," said Toner.
There are several exceptions to the proposal.
* MTMC will continue to use a voluntary tender procedure for shipments not covered under a long-term contract. Those government bills of lading-based movements continue to be recognized as exceptions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
* Not affected by the proposal are military household goods shipments which are covered by a different law. However, some household goods contracts are already being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Official notification of the proposed change was published in the July 21 issue of the "Federal Register."
For additional information, contact Christina Dossman at (703)
428-2052.
MTMC will accept comments on this proposal for a 60-day period ending Sept. 21. Comments should be addressed to:
Headquarters, Military Traffic Management Command
ATTN: MTAQ, Room 12N67
Hoffman Building II
200 Stovall Street
Alexandria, VA 22331-5000.
(FROM MILITARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS).
Office of Public Affairs - transcom-pa@mail.mil
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